Spring Fish Blanquette by @louloukitchen_

โ‰ˆ 45 min

3 servings

๐Ÿฅฌ

2

Leek whites

๐ŸŒฑ

1 bunch

Asparagus

๐Ÿง…

3

Spring onions

๐Ÿฅ•

2

Carrots

๐ŸŸ

600 g

Cod fillets

๐Ÿซ’

45 ml

Olive oil

๐Ÿฒ

250 ml

Vegetable stock

๐Ÿฅš

2

Egg yolks

๐ŸŒพ

50 g

Flour

๐Ÿฅ›

200 ml

Double cream

  1. Wash
    • leek whites
    • asparagus
    • spring onions

    Wash the leek whites, asparagus, spring onions, and carrots. Trim the asparagus and spring onions, peel the carrots, then cut all vegetables into bite-size pieces.

  2. Heat
    • olive oil
    • leek whites
    • carrots

    Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in the large saucepan over medium heat. Add the leek whites, carrots, and spring onions, then cook for 5 minutes while stirring.

  3. Add
    • asparagus
    • vegetable broth
    • Spring onions

    Add the asparagus and pour in all 250 ml of vegetable broth. Cover the saucepan and simmer the vegetables for 10 minutes.

  4. Add
    • cod fillets
    • Spring onions
    • Carrots

    Add the 3 cod fillets to the simmering vegetables. Cover and gently poach for 8 minutes, until the fish flakes easily.

  5. Transfer
    • cod fillets
    • vegetable broth
    • Spring onions

    Transfer the cooked cod fillets to a warm plate. Keep the vegetables and cooking broth in the saucepan over low heat.

  6. Whisk
    • egg yolks
    • wheat flour
    • full-fat liquid cream

    Whisk the 2 egg yolks, all 50 g of wheat flour, and the 200 ml of full-fat liquid cream in the mixing bowl until smooth. Ladle in about 60 ml of hot broth while whisking continuously.

  7. Pour
    • egg yolks
    • wheat flour
    • full-fat liquid cream

    Pour the cream mixture into the saucepan and stir constantly over low heat. Cook for 2 minutes until the sauce thickens, without allowing it to boil.

  8. Return
    • cod fillets
    • olive oil

    Return the cod fillets to the sauce and warm for 1 minute. Drizzle with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil before serving.

Spring Fish Blanquette by @louloukitchen_

โ‰ˆ 45 min

3 servings

๐Ÿฅฌ

2

Leek whites

๐ŸŒฑ

1 bunch

Asparagus

๐Ÿง…

3

Spring onions

๐Ÿฅ•

2

Carrots

๐ŸŸ

600 g

Cod fillets

๐Ÿซ’

45 ml

Olive oil

๐Ÿฒ

250 ml

Vegetable stock

๐Ÿฅš

2

Egg yolks

๐ŸŒพ

50 g

Flour

๐Ÿฅ›

200 ml

Double cream

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/8

    Wash the leek whites, asparagus, spring onions, and carrots. Trim the asparagus and spring onions, peel the carrots, then cut all vegetables into bite-size pieces.

    ๐Ÿฅฌleek whites
    ๐ŸŒฑasparagus
    ๐Ÿง…spring onions
    ๐Ÿฅ•carrots
    ๐Ÿ”ชchef's knife
    ๐Ÿชตcutting board
    ๐Ÿ”ชvegetable peeler
  2. Step 2/8

    Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in the large saucepan over medium heat. Add the leek whites, carrots, and spring onions, then cook for 5 minutes while stirring.

    ๐Ÿซ’olive oil
    ๐Ÿฅฌleek whites
    ๐Ÿฅ•carrots
    ๐Ÿง…spring onions
    ๐Ÿฒlarge saucepan
    ๐Ÿฅ„wooden spoon
  3. Step 3/8

    Add the asparagus and pour in all 250 ml of vegetable broth. Cover the saucepan and simmer the vegetables for 10 minutes.

    ๐ŸŒฑasparagus
    ๐Ÿฒvegetable broth
    ๐Ÿฒlarge saucepan
    ๐Ÿฅ„wooden spoon
  4. Step 4/8

    Add the 3 cod fillets to the simmering vegetables. Cover and gently poach for 8 minutes, until the fish flakes easily.

    ๐ŸŸcod fillets
    ๐Ÿฒlarge saucepan
    ๐Ÿฅ„wooden spoon
  5. Step 5/8

    Transfer the cooked cod fillets to a warm plate. Keep the vegetables and cooking broth in the saucepan over low heat.

    ๐ŸŸcod fillets
    ๐Ÿฒvegetable broth
    ๐Ÿฒlarge saucepan
    ๐Ÿฅ„wooden spoon
  6. Step 6/8

    Whisk the 2 egg yolks, all 50 g of wheat flour, and the 200 ml of full-fat liquid cream in the mixing bowl until smooth. Ladle in about 60 ml of hot broth while whisking continuously.

    ๐Ÿฅšegg yolks
    ๐ŸŒพwheat flour
    ๐Ÿฅ›full-fat liquid cream
    ๐Ÿฒvegetable broth
    ๐Ÿฅฃmixing bowl
    ๐Ÿฅ„whisk
    ๐Ÿฅ„ladle
  7. Step 7/8

    Pour the cream mixture into the saucepan and stir constantly over low heat. Cook for 2 minutes until the sauce thickens, without allowing it to boil.

    ๐Ÿฅšegg yolks
    ๐ŸŒพwheat flour
    ๐Ÿฅ›full-fat liquid cream
    ๐Ÿฒlarge saucepan
    ๐Ÿฅ„whisk
  8. Step 8/8

    Return the cod fillets to the sauce and warm for 1 minute. Drizzle with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil before serving.

    ๐ŸŸcod fillets
    ๐Ÿซ’olive oil
    ๐Ÿฒlarge saucepan
    ๐Ÿฅ„wooden spoon

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Vegetables, Herbs, Fish, Oil, Egg

Ingredients

Leek whites, Asparagus, Spring onions, Carrots, Cod fillets, Olive oil, Vegetable stock, Egg yolks, Flour, Double cream

Notes

Double cream (a small pot of full-fat liquid cream)

Allergens

Fish, Egg

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Pescatarian, Mediterranean diet

Calories

485 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 38g, Carbohydrates: 31g, Fat: 25g, Saturated fat: 10g, Fiber: 7g, Sugars: 10g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Potassium: 940mg, Calcium: 126mg, Iron: 2.6mg, Sodium: 480mg, Selenium: 52ยตg

Vitamins

Vitamin A: 790ยตg RAE, Vitamin C: 31mg, Vitamin D: 1.5ยตg, Vitamin B12: 2.1ยตg, Folate: 125ยตg DFE

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

20 minutes

Cooking

25 minutes

Overall

45 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

8 steps

Equipments

Utensils

chef's knife, cutting board, vegetable peeler, large saucepan, whisk, mixing bowl, wooden spoon, ladle

Appliances

Stove

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Occasions

Spring meal, Weeknight dinner, Family meal, Lunch

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@louloukitchen_

Origin

Cuisine

Geographic

France, Europe

Various

Aspect

Texture

Creamy, Tender, Silky, Soft, Crisp-tender

Flavors

Mild, Savory, Creamy, Vegetal, Delicate, Rich

Other

Price

Medium

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 2 hours (Do not leave cooked fish at room temperature for more than 2 hours.), fridge : 2 days (Cool quickly.,Store in an airtight container at or below 4ยฐC / 40ยฐF.,Reheat gently until piping hot.), freezer : 1 month (Freeze in an airtight freezer-safe container.,The cream and egg-based sauce may separate slightly after thawing.,Thaw overnight in the refrigerator.)