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James James is an experienced cybersecurity professional who is also a father to a lively toddler. When he's not hard at work keeping companies safe from malicious actors, James can be found spending time with his family, playing with his little one in the park, or trying to come up with dinner ideas. Though he often gets stuck in a dinner-time rut, James loves exploring cuisine from around the world and experimenting with new recipes.

Quenelles de poisson

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Quenelles de poisson

This blog post covers how to make quenelles de poisson, a French-inspired fish dish, for toddlers. The post will provide an easy-to-follow recipe and guidelines for making the delicious and nutritious meal. Specially designed for toddlers, the post will explain the health benefits of the dish and its nutritional values, as well as tips on how to get your little one to enjoy it. With this toddler recipe, your child is sure to get the protein and omega-3 fatty acids he or she needs for strong muscles and a healthy brain.

General Information

  • Yields: 4 servings
  • Keywords: Fish, Cooking, French, Quenelles
  • Calories: 324
  • Protein: 15g
  • Carbs: 11g
  • Fats: 25g
  • Preparation Time: 30 minutes
  • Cooking Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

  1. 500g of firm white fish such as cod, bass, or pollock
  2. 2 eggs
  3. 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
  4. 25g of minced shallots
  5. 25g of minced garlic
  6. 2 tablespoons of freshly chopped parsley
  7. 1/2 tablespoon grated nutmeg
  8. Salt and pepper to taste
  9. 500ml of fish or vegetable stock

Directions

  1. Preheat your oven to 200C and lightly grease a baking tray.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the fish, egg, oil, shallots, garlic, parsley, nutmeg, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  3. Take a tablespoon of the mixture and shape it into a quenelle (e.g. a boat shape similar to an egg) and place it on the baking tray.
  4. Repeat with the rest of the mixture.
  5. Bring the stock to a gentle simmer in a large saucepan over low heat and add the quenelles.
  6. Poach in the stock for about 10 minutes, or until the quenelles are cooked through.
  7. Transfer the quenelles to a serving platter and strain the saucepan to get the poaching liquid.
  8. Serve the quenelle de poisson with the hot poaching liquid and your favorite sides!

Recommended Sides

  1. Toasted French bread
  2. Steamed vegetables
  3. Rice or potatoes
  4. Green salad

Tip: For a nuttier flavor, try adding a tablespoon of ground almonds to the quenelle mixture. Bon appétit~

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