Braised Lemongrass-Skewered Plaice with Creamy Tomato and Tarragon Sauce and Spinach

Pan-seared plaice rolls braised in white wine and fish stock, served with a creamy tarragon tomato sauce and wilted spinach.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 822.6 kcals 1645.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 9.1 grams 18.2 grams
Fat 57.2 grams 114.4 grams
Protein 54.3 grams 108.6 grams
Cook Time
20 mins
Produces
2 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
50
g
Butter
divided use
110
ml
Double Cream
lightly whipped
Liquids
110
ml
175
ml
NutsSeeds
1
to taste
1
to taste
Black Pepper
freshly ground
2
stem
Lemongrass
one cut into skewers, one for sauce
2
clove
Garlic
lightly crushed
2
sprig
Tarragon
leaves only, roughly chopped
Seafood
4
piece
Plaice Fillets
rolled like cigars
Vegetables
2
piece
Shallot
chopped
2
piece
Tomato
blanched, peeled, and diced

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 220°C.
  • Season the plaice fillets and roll them up.
  • Slice one lemongrass stalk into four skewers and pierce each roll to secure.
  • Butter a small ovenproof dish and add the chopped shallots and crushed garlic.
  • Blanch tomatoes for one minute, peel them, and reserve the skins and seeds.
  • Place the tomato skins and seeds into the dish and dice the tomato flesh into small cubes.
  • Brown the fish rolls in half of the butter for one minute per side in a hot pan.
  • Transfer fish to the oven dish and pour over 110ml white wine and 175ml fish stock.
  • Cover with foil and bake for 7-10 minutes until the fish is cooked.
  • Sieve the cooking liquid into a pan and simmer until reduced by half.
  • Stir in tomato cubes, cream, tarragon, and the remaining lemongrass to warm through.
  • Wilt the baby spinach in a separate pan with the remaining butter.
  • Plate the spinach, top with fish rolls, and spoon the sauce over.