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French Fish

Sukaina Nasser Mamado
Saumon à l'oseille is a French fish  dish consisting of a salmon fillet with sorrel in a creamy fish sauce.
Prep Time 45 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Fish Dishes
Cuisine African, French
Servings 2

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 kilogram(kg) fish fillet 
  • 200 grams(g) butter or margarine 
  • 200 grams(g) flour
  • 3-4 tablespoons(tbsp) lemon juice
  • 1 bunch parsley ,chopped
  • Salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon(tsp) freshy ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup water

Instructions
 

  • Clean fish fillets and dry with tissue or kitchen towel
  • Marinate with salt, pepper, some chopped parsley and lemon juice for 1/2 hour
  • Coat the fillets with flour seasoned with salt and pepper
  • Shallow fry both sides in a little butter or margarine on low heat until golden brown 
  • Wipe the frying pan with kitchen towel
  • Add the remaining butter, fish liquid (marinade), water and flour into the frying pan and stir with a wooden spoon until thick
  • Pour the sauce over the fried fish and garnish with chopped parsley
  • Serve with boiled vegetables and green salad
Keyword fish, french