Sautéed Sea Bass with Leeks and a Red Wine Balsamic Glaze

A simple reduction complimnets the fish in this unusual piring
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Course: Mains, Fish
Cuisine: French
Keyword: Fish, Red Wine. Balsamic, Leeks
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 128kcal
Author: MJF
Cost: £16

Equipment

  • 2 Saute Pans

Ingredients

  • 4 7 oz. Sea Bass Fillets or other white fish
  • 3 Tbsps. Butter softened
  • 1 each Shallot finely chopped
  • 4 oz Balsamic Vinegar 1/2 Cup
  • 6 oz Red Wine 3/4 Cup
  • 8 oz Fish Stock (or chicken) 1 Cup
  • 1 each Medium Leek washed well and finely shredded
  • Salt and Pepper
  • 1 Tbsp. Chives finely chopped
  • 2 Tbsp. Leek julienne, fried until crispy

Instructions

  • Season the fish with salt and pepper and sauté in 1 tablespoon of the butter until golden brown.
  • Remove from the pan and keep warm.
  • In the same pan, sauté the shallot until lightly browned then add the balsamic vinegar and red wine.
  • Cook until reduced to a syrup, add the fish stock, and reduce by 2/3rds.
  • While the sauce is reducing, blanch the leeks in boiling water, then drain and refresh in cold water.
  • Place the leeks in a pan (keeping 2 Tbsp. separate) with 1 tablespoon of butter, season lightly and complete cooking on a low heat.
  • When the sauce has reduced, remove from the heat, whisk in the remaining tablespoon of butter and season to taste.
  • Place the braised leeks in the centre of the plate, spoon the sauce around and place the fish on the leeks.
  • Garnish with fried julienne of leeks and chopped chives.

Nutrition

Calories: 128kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 264mg | Potassium: 128mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 568IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1mg