Blanquette of fish: a simple recipe to make

Ingredients

Recipe for 4 people

🐟 1.2 kg of fish (ling, salmon, cod) 🍤 400 g of pink shrimp
🧅 2 white leeks 🧄 2 carrots
🧈 Butter (as needed) 🍷 White wine (to taste)
🍄 Paris mushrooms (to taste) 🥕 Vegetable broth (water + broth cube)
🌿 Heavy cream (as needed)

Utensils

🧑‍🍳 Pot 🥄 Wooden spoon
🍳 Frying pan 🔪 Chef’s knife
🍽️ Plate 🥘 Sauté pan
👨‍🍳 Spatula 🥣 Bowl
⚖️ Kitchen scale 📏 Measuring cup

Step by step preparation

Preparation time: 20 minutes

Cooking time: 30 minutes

Rest time: 0 minutes

Total cooking time: 30 minutes

Ingredients: 1.2 kg of fish (ling, salmon, cod), 400 g of pink shrimp, 2 white leeks, 2 carrots, 200 g of Paris mushrooms, 40 g of butter, 40 g of flour, 200 ml of dry white wine, 1 vegetable broth cube, 500 ml of water.

STEP 1: In a pot, make a broth by heating the water with the vegetable broth cube until dissolved.

STEP 2: Thinly slice the white leeks and cut the carrots into rounds to add to the preparation.

STEP 3: Melt the butter in a frying pan, add the flour and mix to obtain a smooth roux.

STEP 4: Add the vegetable broth to your roux, stirring gently to avoid lumps.

STEP 5: Then add the white wine and let simmer on low heat for a few minutes.

STEP 6: Add the pieces of fish and the shrimp to the mixture and allow to cook on low heat until the fish is tender.

STEP 7: Incorporate the vegetables (leeks and carrots) as well as the mushrooms into the preparation and continue cooking.

STEP 8: Check the seasoning then serve hot, accompanied by rice or potatoes if desired.

The fish stew offers a tasty option for family or friend meals. With simple ingredients like cod, hake, or salmon, it allows for the creation of a dish that is both comforting and refined. By adding shrimp and vegetables such as leeks or carrots, you get an explosion of marine flavors that will delight the taste buds.

The preparation of this dish is easily done by following accessible steps for everyone. By starting with a roux and then adding a vegetable broth, you will obtain a creamy sauce that pairs wonderfully with the different fishes. Encourage guests to discover this delight!

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