Baked Brochet with Herbed Butter

Ingredients

• 4 brochet fillets (about 6 ounces each) (113g) 4 brochet fillets (about 6 ounces each) (113g)
• Juice of 1 lemon Juice of 1 lemon
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil (30ml) 2 tablespoons olive oil (30ml)
• Salt and pepper, to taste Salt and pepper, to taste
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened (56g) 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened (56g)
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
• 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped

Nutrition

• Calories: 320 kcal / 1340 KJ
• Fat: 22g (Saturated Fat: 10g)
• Carbohydrates: 2g (Sugars: 0g)
• Protein: 28g
• Fiber: 0g
• Salt: 0.5g

Preparation

1. 1.
   Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. 2.
   In a shallow dish, combine the lemon juice, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
3. 3.
   Place the brochet fillets in the marinade, turning to coat them evenly. Let them marinate for 15 minutes.
4. 4.
   In a small bowl, mix the softened butter, parsley, thyme, and chives until well combined.
5. 5.
   Remove the brochet fillets from the marinade and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
6. 6.
   Spread a generous amount of the herbed butter mixture over each fillet.
7. 7.
   Bake the brochet in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
8. 8.
   Serve the Baked Brochet with Herbed Butter hot, garnished with fresh herbs.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Brochet fillets — Ensure the fillets are fresh and free from any fishy odor. If brochet is not available, pike or walleye can be used as substitutes.
• Fresh herbs — Use fresh herbs for the best flavor. If you don't have access to fresh herbs, you can use dried herbs, but reduce the quantity by half.

Tips & Tricks

• To enhance the flavor, you can add a splash of white wine to the marinade.
• For a crispy crust, broil the brochet fillets for the last 1-2 minutes of baking.
• Serve the dish with a side of roasted vegetables or a fresh green salad to complete the meal.
• If you prefer a stronger garlic flavor, you can increase the amount of minced garlic in the marinade.

Serving advice

Serve the Baked Brochet with Herbed Butter as a main course, accompanied by a side of roasted potatoes and steamed asparagus. Garnish with fresh herbs for an elegant presentation.

Presentation advice

Arrange the brochet fillets on a platter, drizzle with any remaining herbed butter, and sprinkle with additional fresh herbs. Serve with a lemon wedge on the side for squeezing over the fish.