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A somewhat expensive recipe, certainly, but simple and easy to make and which will be appreciated by all your guests Turbot fillets cook fast, just five minutes per side in a hot pan. The leek and cream sauce with Jurançon wine is a Southwest classic that works equally well with sole or brill fillets. This dish relies entirely on ingredient quality.
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Ingredients for 4 servings
servings
2 turbots weighing 600 to 25 oz (700 gr) (fillets removed)
2 medium leek whites, opened and cleaned several times, cut while preserving 2 cm of green
0.8 cup (20 cl) of liquid cream
0.4 cup (10 cl) of Jurançon (or Pacherenc)
a few drops of lemon
butter and peanut oil
a little candied tomato in strips (for decoration)
fine salt, freshly ground pepper and a grating of nutmeg
Step-by-step directions
1 On your cutting board, finely mince your leeks.
2 In a sauté pan, add a knob of butter and when it melts, pour in your minced leeks, salt, pepper and grate a little nutmeg. Cover and let stew for 10 minutes very gently.
3 Then add the cream and jurançon and cook uncovered while stirring with a spatula for six minutes. Remove from heat and cover again.
4 Quickly rinse your fillets and place them on paper towels, then salt and pepper them.
5 In a pan* (non-stick) pour a few drops of oil and a generous knob of butter then, when it becomes foamy, place your fillets on the outer sides, cook without browning for five minutes on this side then five minutes on the other, add a few drops of lemon on your fillets which should be "meunière" colored. Remove your pan from the heat and let it rest covered for five minutes. Finishing Reheat your leek compote then incorporate the juice released by your fish fillets. Then just warm your turbot fillets slightly in your pan. Place a good spoonful of your leek compote in the center of your warm plate and the two fillets (one small and its pair) placed on each side. Place a cross of dried tomatoes on each. A very good dish, simple in its conception and which owes its value only to the quality of the products used. *If you don't have a large enough pan, make your recipe in two stages while keeping your fillets warm. Of course, any fillets of Sole, Brill or Sea Bream will work
A chef's advice
Sautéed turbot fillets make a great Friday or Sunday family dinner that doesn't require lengthy prep. Farmed turbot is available year-round, but cold months offer better concentration of flavour. Leeks are at their peak from September to April. Since Jurançon or Pacherenc wine goes into the sauce itself, serve the same wine at table. Alternatively, try a Cahors white or Côtes de Gascogne. Avoid light reds, too rich a pairing. Serve as plated: leek compote in the centre, fillets on either side, a few dried tomato strips. A simple green salad afterwards if you like, nothing else needed. If cooking for six, double the compote and sauté fillets in two batches to maintain temperature control.
Frequently asked questions
Can I replace Jurançon with another white wine?
Yes, but avoid heavily oaked or tropical styles. A Côtes de Gascogne, Cahors white, or Muscadet work well. Stick to Southwest or Atlantic wines, less acidic than Sauvignon Blanc. Use 10 cl; the wine should flavour gently, not overpower the sauce.
How do I prevent turbot fillets from falling apart during cooking?
Turbot has delicate flesh. If you fillet it yourself, follow the backbone carefully. Once in the pan, don't move the fillets, let the skin crisp properly. Remove from heat as soon as the flesh turns opaque, not beyond. Five minutes resting covered finishes cooking gently without breaking them.
Can I prepare the leek compote ahead of time?
Yes, up to 24 hours before. Cook leeks and cream, stop at 6 minutes, cool, then refrigerate covered. At service, gently reheat over medium heat, add the fish pan juices, then warm for just 2 minutes. No more than that.
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