Fish With Parsley Sauce Recipes

FISH WITH PARSLEY SAUCE

Steps:

• In blender whirl parsley, cilantro, water, lemon juice and garlic. Set aside.
• Wash and dry fish fillets then sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Heat margarine or oil in a frying pan.
• Add onion, celery and bay leaf and saute until onion is transparent.
• Fry fish fillets about 5 minutes per side over low or medium heat.
• Pour parsley sauce over fish and simmer for 10 minutes.
• NOTE: for a more mild sauce replace cilantro with another 1/2 cup fresh parsley.

COD WITH PARSLEY SAUCE AND MASH

Steps:

• For the parsley sauce, slowly bring the milk, onion, nutmeg, bay leaf and white peppercorns to a simmer in a pan. Remove the pan from the heat and set aside to cool for 8-10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, melt 25g/1oz of the butter in a heavy-based pan. Whisk in the flour to create a smooth paste (this is called a roux), then cook, whisking continuously, for one minute, or until the paste has thickened. Remove the pan from the heat.
• Strain the milk mixture into the roux mixture, then whisk well until completely incorporated.
• Return the pan to the heat and gradually bring the mixture to the boil, whisking continuously, until the sauce has thickened enough to coat the back of the spoon.
• Stir in the remaining 10g/½oz of butter until the sauce is glossy, then simmer for 2-3 minutes. Stir in the parsley and season, to taste, with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
• Meanwhile, for the mash, crush the cooked potatoes and celeriac cubes in a pan with the butter and cream until smooth and well combined. Season, to taste, with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Keep warm.
• For the cod, sprinkle the flour onto a plate and season, to taste, with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Dredge the cod fillets in the seasoned flour until completely coated.
• Heat the oil in a frying pan over a medium heat. When the oil is hot, add the coated cod fillets and fry for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until crisp and golden-brown on both sides and cooked through. (NB: The cod is cooked through when the flesh is opaque.)
• When the cod is almost cooked through, dot the cod fillets with the butter, then squeeze over the lemon. When the butter has melted, remove the pan from the heat.
• To serve, spoon a portion of the mash into the centre of each of four serving plates. Place one fried cod fillet on top of each serving. Drizzle over the pan juices, then pour over the parsley sauce. Garnish each plate with a lemon wedge.

POACHED COD WITH PARSLEY SAUCE

Steps:

• Melt the butter over medium heat in a small saucepan. Add the flour; whisk until a paste forms. Reduce heat to low; cook, whisking, 2 minutes. Whisking constantly, pour in the milk in a slow, steady stream; whisk until incorporated. Whisk in the stock. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt, and cook, whisking occasionally, 10 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand 10 minutes to thicken slightly. Stir in the parsley and chives.
• Meanwhile, bring 1 1/2 quarts water, the lemon peel, 1/4 cup lemon juice, and 1/2 teaspoon salt to a boil in a medium sauté pan or other wide straight-sided pan. Place the fillets in the liquid (do not crowd). Return to a boil, then immediately turn off the heat. Let stand until just cooked through, about 10 minutes.
• Reheat the sauce over medium-low heat, if necessary, and add the remaining 2 teaspoons lemon juice. Gently lift the fillets from the liquid with a slotted spatula; place 1 fillet on each of 4 plates. Spoon one-quarter of the sauce over each serving, and garnish with a parsley sprig.
• FIT TO EAT RECIPE
• (Per serving)
• Calories: 241
• Fat: 8g
• Cholesterol: 72mg
• Carbohydrate: 7g
• Sodium: 713mg
• Protein: 28g
• Fiber: 1g

FISH WITH CHEESY PARSLEY SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to gas 6, 200C, fan 180°C In a small pan, melt the butter. Stir in the flour to make a thick paste, then, off the heat, gradually whisk in the milk. Return to the heat for a few minutes, stirring regularly, until its thickened. Season and stir in the parsley and cheese.
• Place the fish in a gratin dish, season and pour over the sauce. Scatter the tomatoes around. Cook for 10 minutes, or until the fish is just cooked through, then place the dish under the grill for a few minutes more, until the sauce is golden and bubbling. Serve with new potatoes and veg.