Poached Flounder With White Wine Sauce Recipe

Name: Poached Flounder With White Wine Sauce Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 flounder, each weighing 1 lb., cleaned; 2 c. white wine; 2 c. water; 3 carrots, sliced; 1 tbsp. minced onion; 1 tbsp. minced parsley; 1 inch strip lemon peel; 6 white peppercorns, crushed; 2 tbsp. butter; 3 tbsp. flour; 1 egg yolk; 3 tbsp. light cream; Salt; Wedges of tomato or possibly lemon; Sprigs of parsley

Servings: persons

2 flounder, each weighing 1 lb., cleaned
2 c. white wine
2 c. water
3 carrots, sliced
1 tbsp. minced onion
1 tbsp. minced parsley
1 inch strip lemon peel
6 white peppercorns, crushed
2 tbsp. butter
3 tbsp. flour
1 egg yolk
3 tbsp. light cream
Salt
Wedges of tomato or possibly lemon
Sprigs of parsley

1
Bring the wine and water to a boil in a roasting pan or possibly fish poacher.
2
Add in the carrots, onion, minced parsley, lemon, and peppercorns.
3
Reduce the heat and simmer for 20 min.
4
Strain the liquid, return it to the pan, and bring to a very gently simmer.
5
Lower the fish into the liquid and poach, uncovered, for 10 min, or possibly till tender when pricked with a fork.
6
Remove fish with a spatula, drain on paper towels, and place on a hot plate.
7
Cover with foil to keep hot.
8
Strain the liquid again and return to the pan.
9
Boil rapidly to reduce liquid by half.
10
Heat the butter in a saucepan; stir in flour and cook, stirring, for 1-2 min.
11
Remove pan from heat and stir in 2 Tbsp.
12
poaching liquid.
13
Return to heat and gradually stir in remaining liquid.
14
Cook for 2-3 min till smooth and glossy.
15
Mix the egg yolk with the cream and add in 3 Tbsp.
16
of sauce to this.
17
Pour all of the egg yolk mix into the sauce and heat through.
18
Season to taste.
19
To serve, lift the upper fillets from each fish using a spatula.
20
Pull away and throw away the backbone, and release the bottom fillets.
21
Arrange fish fillets on a heated serving platter, and spoon a little of the sauce over each.
22
Garnish with tomato or possibly lemon wedges and serve remaining sauce in a warmed sauceboat.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 flounder, each weighing 1 lb., cleaned, 2 c. white wine, 2 c. water, 3 carrots, sliced, and more.

Yes, Poached Flounder With White Wine Sauce Recipe 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!