Fish fillet with leeks and mustard cream


Fish fillet with leeks and mustard cream
Fish fillets cooked on the side, to which a thinly sliced leek is added, gently cooked in a mustard cream.
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Last modified on: May 11th 2025
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Times for this recipe
Preparation
25 min.
Cooking
15 min.
All in all
40 min.
Preparation 25 min.
Cooking 15 min.
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Stage 1 - ⌛ 10 min.
Fish fillet with leeks and mustard cream : Stage 1

Stage 2 - ⌛ 5 min.
Fish fillet with leeks and mustard cream : Stage 2
Prepare and chop 1 shallot, then set aside.

Stage 3 - ⌛ 5 min.
Fish fillet with leeks and mustard cream : Stage 3
Prepare 400 g fish fillet, remove all bones, dry on both sides with absorbing paper, then season with salt and pepper.

Stage 4 - ⌛ 5 min.
Fish fillet with leeks and mustard cream : Stage 4
In a frying pan over medium heat, pour 3 tablespoons olive oil and when hot, place the fish fillets.

Cook them on both sides, to taste, then place them on a plate.

Note: It doesn't matter if they break or fall apart, we'll use them like that afterwards.

Stage 5 - ⌛ 1 min.
Fish fillet with leeks and mustard cream : Stage 5
In the same pan, without cleaning it and still over medium heat, pour in 30 g butter and, when hot, add the shallot, salt and pepper.

Cook for 1 minute, stirring, without browning.

Stage 6 - ⌛ 3 min.
Fish fillet with leeks and mustard cream : Stage 6
Add the leeks, season with salt and mix well.

Cover and cook for 3 minutes.

Stage 7 - ⌛ 3 min.
Fish fillet with leeks and mustard cream : Stage 7
Uncover, then add 250 g liquid cream, stirring well, scraping the bottom of the pan to deglaze, and cook gently for 2 or 3 minutes.

Stage 8 - ⌛ 2 min.
Fish fillet with leeks and mustard cream : Stage 8
Add 2 tablespoons mustard, mix again and check seasoning.

Stage 9 - ⌛ 2 min.
Fish fillet with leeks and mustard cream : Stage 9
Finally, add the fish and mix well.

Stage 10
Fish fillet with leeks and mustard cream : Stage 10
Serve without waiting too long, or turn down the heat to a minimum, so as not to overcook the fish.
Remarks
You can use the fish of your choice, preferably in season.

For the mustard, you can use an "old-fashioned" mustard, the seeds adding a little extra taste and texture.
Keeping: 1 or 2 days in the fridge, protected by cling film.
Source: Home made.
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Nutritional information
Proteins CarbohydratesFats CaloriesEnergy
Per 100 g5 g RDI=9 %4 g RDI=2 %8 g RDI=12 %122 kcal RDI=6 %512 kJ RDI=6 %
Per person23 g RDI=37 %20 g RDI=8 %36 g RDI=50 %507 kcal RDI=25 %2,126 kJ RDI=25 %
Whole recipe95 g RDI=147 %82 g RDI=31 %146 g RDI=201 %2,031 kcal RDI=102 %8,505 kJ RDI=102 %
Whole recipe
The % figures are calculated in relation to the Recommended Dietary Intake , or RDI of 2,000 k-calories (or 8,400 k-joules) per day for a woman
Possible allergens in this recipe: Fish, milk, mustard
How much will it cost?
For 4 people
7.35 €
Per person
1.85 €
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