Sea Bass and Braised Leeks with Mustard Sauce

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
36%
Sea Bass and Braised Leeks with Mustard Sauce
45 min.
4
260kcal

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Discover a delightful culinary experience with our Sea Bass and Braised Leeks with Mustard Sauce, a dish that beautifully balances sophistication and simplicity. Perfect for any occasion—whether it’s a weekday dinner or a special gathering—this gluten-free and dairy-free recipe promises to impress your guests and satisfy your palate.

Imagine tender sea bass fillets, baked to perfection atop a vibrant bed of sautéed leeks and crisp Belgian endive, all enveloped in a tangy mustard sauce that elevates the flavors to new heights. The combination of dry white wine and clam juice creates a savory base that enhances every bite, while the gentle aroma of garlic and marjoram adds a fresh twist that is simply irresistible.

Ready in just 45 minutes, this healthy meal packs in the nutrition, too, with a caloric count of only 260 kcal per serving, making it an excellent choice for those who are health-conscious but unwilling to compromise on taste. Whether enjoyed for a refined lunch, an elegant dinner, or as part of a celebratory feast, Sea Bass and Braised Leeks with Mustard Sauce showcases the art of flavorful cooking while keeping it wholesome. Dive into this dish and enjoy a journey bursting with flavor, color, and texture!

Ingredients

  • cups belgian endive diagonally sliced (1-inch) ( 3 heads)
  • 0.1 teaspoon pepper black
  • 0.5 cup bottled clam juice 
  • 0.3 cup dijon mustard divided (such as Delouis Fils Dijon)
  • teaspoon marjoram dried
  • 0.5 cup cooking wine dry white
  •  garlic cloves minced
  • 24 ounce grouper fillets 
  • cups leek thinly sliced ( 2 large)
  • teaspoon olive oil 
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • oven
  • baking pan

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 40
  2. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add leek; saut 4 minutes. Stir in salt and pepper.
  4. Remove the mixture from pan, and set aside.
  5. Add endive to pan. Saut 9 minutes; stir occasionally.
  6. Add garlic, and cook 1 minute.
  7. Remove from heat; stir in the leek mixture. Spoon into a 13 x 9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray.
  8. Combine wine, clam juice, and 2 tablespoons mustard in skillet; cook over medium-high heat until reduced to 2/3 cup (about 5 minutes).
  9. Remove from heat; stir in marjoram.
  10. Spread 2 tablespoons of mustard evenly over both sides of fillets. Arrange the fillets on top of vegetables, and pour wine mixture over the fillets. Cover and bake at 400 for 20 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork.

Nutrition Facts

Calories260kcal
Protein60.07%
Fat13.57%
Carbs26.36%

Properties

Glycemic Index
35.25
Glycemic Load
2.15
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
19.459565131561%

Flavonoids

Malvidin
0.02mg
Catechin
0.23mg
Epicatechin
0.17mg
Hesperetin
0.12mg
Naringenin
0.11mg
Kaempferol
1.2mg
Myricetin
0.14mg
Quercetin
0.09mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:259.64kcal
12.98%
Fat:3.56g
5.47%
Saturated Fat:0.62g
3.85%
Carbohydrates:15.56g
5.19%
Net Carbohydrates:11.11g
4.04%
Sugar:3.25g
3.61%
Cholesterol:62.94mg
20.98%
Sodium:526.37mg
22.89%
Alcohol:3.09g
100%
Alcohol %:1.02%
100%
Protein:35.45g
70.91%
Selenium:68.47µg
97.82%
Vitamin B6:0.72mg
36.2%
Phosphorus:343.61mg
34.36%
Potassium:1172.81mg
33.51%
Manganese:0.48mg
24.23%
Magnesium:86.9mg
21.72%
Vitamin A:1068.83IU
21.38%
Vitamin K:22.17µg
21.11%
Folate:80.99µg
20.25%
Fiber:4.45g
17.81%
Iron:3.11mg
17.27%
Vitamin B12:1.03µg
17.16%
Vitamin B1:0.24mg
16.22%
Vitamin B5:1.57mg
15.68%
Vitamin C:10.12mg
12.26%
Calcium:109.1mg
10.91%
Copper:0.16mg
8.13%
Zinc:1.2mg
8.01%
Vitamin B3:1.06mg
5.3%
Vitamin E:0.64mg
4.29%
Vitamin B2:0.07mg
3.95%
Source:My Recipes