Seafood Blanquette

Recipe by La Cuisine de Lynoucha

A light and flavorful blanquette made with fish, shrimp, squid and vegetables, scented with a homemade fish broth, a creamy cream liaison and a touch of nutmeg. Ideal for a French family meal, it replaces the traditional veal blanquette with the treasures of the sea.

MediumFrenchServes 4

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Source Video
45m
Prep
1h 27m
Cook
16m
Cleanup
2h 28m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$30.70
Per serving:$7.68

Critical Success Points

  • Cook the fish broth for 30 minutes without boiling vigorously
  • Prepare the liaison off the heat by adding warm broth to avoid egg coagulation
  • Do not overcook the seafood to keep its tender texture

Safety Warnings

  • Handle the hot broth carefully to avoid burns
  • Cook the fish to an internal temperature of at least 63 °C
  • Watch out for hot oil splatters when sautéing the onion

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