Brill Poached in Red Wine

Wine-poached brill fillets served alongside a rich, creamy colcannon mash with cabbage and spring onions, finished with a butter sauce.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 627.6 kcals 2510.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 25.7 grams 102.8 grams
Fat 38.8 grams 155.2 grams
Protein 29.6 grams 118.4 grams
Cook Time
25 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
50
g
Butter
cold, for sauce
100
g
Butter
for colcannon
Liquids
200
ml
NutsSeeds
1
sprig
Thyme
fresh
2
stalk
Parsley
fresh
1
clove
1
pinch
Salt
to taste
1
pinch
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
1
pinch
Nutmeg
freshly grated
Seafood
4
fillet
Brill
about 150g each
Vegetables
1
piece
Shallot
sliced
400
g
Potatoes
boiled, drained, and mashed
150
g
Savoy Cabbage
shredded and boiled
8
piece

Steps

  • Place shallot, thyme, parsley, garlic, and red wine into a large frying pan and boil.
  • Simmer the liquid, add brill, and poach for 6 minutes until cooked.
  • Remove the fish and set aside in a warm place.
  • Strain the poaching liquid into a pan and boil to reduce by two-thirds.
  • Season the sauce and whisk in cold butter without further boiling.
  • Mix cream, butter, and warm mashed potatoes in a bowl.
  • Fold in the boiled cabbage and chopped spring onions then season to taste.
  • Serve the fish over colcannon, drizzle with sauce, and grate fresh nutmeg over the top.