Bass À La Brin Recipe

Name: Bass À La Brin
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 (2 1/2-pound) whole bass, cleaned; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; Salt and pepper to taste; 6 cups boiling water; 1 cup vinegar; 2 teaspoons salt; 2 medium onions, sliced; 24 peppercorns; 1/8 teaspoon ground mace; 1/4 cup butter or margarine; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; Chopped fresh parsley; Lemon slices

Servings: persons

2 (2 1/2-pound) whole bass, cleaned
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
Salt and pepper to taste
6 cups boiling water
1 cup vinegar
2 teaspoons salt
2 medium onions, sliced
24 peppercorns
1/8 teaspoon ground mace
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Chopped fresh parsley
Lemon slices

1
Wash fish well; place in salted water to cover for 30 minutes. Drain. Pat fish dry; dredge in flour, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Wrap fish in cheesecloth, and tie ends securely.
2
Combine water, vinegar, 2 teaspoons salt, onion, peppercorns, and mace in a large Dutch oven; stir well. Add fish; simmer, uncovered, over low heat 30 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 cup fish stock. Set fish aside, and keep warm.
3
Combine butter and flour in a medium saucepan, stirring until lightly browned. Stir in reserved fish stock, lemon juice, salt, and pepper, blending until smooth. Remove fish from cheesecloth; place on a large serving platter, and pour sauce over top. Sprinkle with parsley, and garnish with lemon slices.

3581

kcal

Calories

372

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 (2 1/2-pound) whole bass, cleaned, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, Salt and pepper to taste, 6 cups boiling water, and more.

Yes, Bass À La Brin falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Bass À La Brin

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