Creamy Fish Blanquette

Rating

Calories: Approx. 450 kcal per serving

Macros: Protein: 38g, Fats: 25g, Carbohydrates: 10g

Cooking time: 45 minutes

Recipe ingredients:

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Categories: French cuisine, Seafood, Cream sauces, Comfort food, Dinner, Stews, Healthy meals, Family recipes, Seasonal dishes

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A classic French dish that offers a creamy, comforting stew featuring tender cod and salmon, perfect for sharing with loved ones.

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Creamy Fish Blanquette

This classic French dish, Creamy Fish Blanquette, reimagines the traditional veal blanquette with a fresh, oceanic twist using tender cod and salmon fillets. This sumptuous, creamy stew offers a comforting meal perfect for sharing with friends and family throughout any season.

Ingredients

🐟 500g Cod fillets
🐟 500g Skinless salmon fillets
🥕 2 Carrots
🧅 1 Onion
🧄 1 Shallot
🥬 2 Leeks
🍷 15 cl Dry white wine
🍋 Juice of 1 Lemon
🥛 15 cl Liquid cream
🧈 40g Butter
🌾 20g Flour
🌿 1 Bouquet garni thyme, bay leaf, parsley stem
🐠 1 L Fish stock
🧂 Salt
🌶️ Pepper
🟡 Turmeric

Instructions

1- Prepare Vegetables:

Finely slice the onion and shallot.
Slice the carrots into small, uniform pieces.
Slice the leeks finely.

2- Sauté Aromatics:

Melt 40g of butter in a large red enameled cast iron pot over medium heat, such as those from Le Creuset or Staub.
Add the sliced onion, shallot, and carrots.
Sauté for 5 minutes until they begin to soften, then add the leeks.

3- Form the Roux:

Sprinkle 20g of flour over the sautéed vegetables.
Stir well to create a "white roux."

4- Add Spices:

Add turmeric for color and flavor.
Cook with the vegetables for an additional 3-4 minutes.

5- Deglaze with Wine:

Pour in 15 cl of dry white wine.
Allow it to simmer briefly to evaporate the alcohol.

6- Build the Sauce:

Stir in 15 cl of liquid cream and 1 liter of fish stock.
Bring the mixture to a boil.

7- Season and Infuse:

Season with salt and pepper.
Add the bouquet garni.
Simmer for 10 minutes to enhance flavors.

8- Prepare Fish:

Cut cod and salmon fillets into large, uniform cubes.
Season generously with salt.

9- Cook Fish:

Add the seasoned fish cubes to the pot.
Gently stir into the sauce.

10- Final Simmer:
- Bring the sauce to a boil again, cover the pot, and reduce heat.
- Simmer for 5 minutes until fish is tender.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 4-6 servings
Calories: Approximately 450 kcal
Protein: 38g
Fats: 25g
Carbohydrates: 10g
Equipment: