Fricassée de Poissons

Fricassée de Poissons is a delightful French seafood dish that features tender fish simmered in a creamy sauce with fresh herbs and vegetables. This gluten-free version captures the essence of traditional French cuisine while ensuring a light and flavorful experience.

Ingredients

• White fish fillets (such as cod or haddock) - 300 grams
• Shrimp (peeled and deveined) - 150 grams
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Shallots (finely chopped) - 2 medium
• Garlic (minced) - 2 cloves
• Carrots (sliced) - 1 medium
• Celery (sliced) - 1 stalk
• Fennel bulb (thinly sliced) - 1/2 bulb
• Vegetable broth - 200 ml
• Heavy cream - 100 ml
• Fresh parsley (chopped) - 2 tablespoons
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add the shallots and garlic to the skillet, sautéing until they are translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
3. Stir in the sliced carrots, celery, and fennel, cooking for another 5 minutes until the vegetables start to soften.
4. Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a gentle simmer.
5. Add the white fish fillets and shrimp to the skillet, cooking for about 5-7 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and the shrimp are pink.
6. Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream, allowing it to heat through without boiling.
7. Season with salt, black pepper, lemon juice, and half of the chopped parsley.
8. Serve the fricassée warm, garnished with the remaining parsley.

Nutrition

• Calories: 420
• Protein: 36 g
• Carbs: 15 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 120 mg
• Total Fat: 24 g
• Saturated Fat: 10 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in omega-3 fatty acids from fish, which support heart health.
• Contains a variety of vegetables that provide essential vitamins and minerals.

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