GERMAN FISH WITH MUSTARD SAUCE

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I never made fish like this before. The cooking liquid seals in a great flavor to any boring fish. You can use any whitefish. I actually used tilapia, for some reason recipezaar wouldn't let me put the word "whitefish" in the recipe.

Provided by Zanna_409104061

Categories     German

Time 25m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 cups water
1/2 lemon, sliced
1 medium onion, sliced
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon shredded carrot
1 teaspoon salt
6 peppercorns
2 lbs cod
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup cooking liquid (from fish)
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 dash salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1 -2 tablespoon cream, half-and-half or 1 -2 tablespoon whole milk

Steps:

  • Place water, lemon, onions, carrots, bay leaves, peppercorns in a deept skillet and bring to a boil over high heat.
  • Add fish in a single layer.
  • Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for about 10 minutes or until fish flakes easily.
  • Save the cooking liquid for the sauce.
  • Place fish on a warm platter.
  • To make the mustard sauce, melt butter in a small saucepan.
  • Add flour, a little at a time, stirring well.
  • Stir in liquid from fish.
  • Add mustard, salt and sugar. Stir well.
  • Remove from heat, add 1 tablespoon of the cream or milk. Sauce should be smooth and creamy. If sauce is too thick, add more cream or milk.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 189.6, Fat 5.6, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 76.8, Sodium 612.2, Carbohydrate 6.2, Fiber 1, Sugar 1.8, Protein 27.9

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