Fish with Asparagus and Lemon Sauce

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Health Score:
60 / 100
Difficulty:
moderate
Difficulty
Preparation:
25 min.
Preparation
ready in 50 min.
Ready in
Calories:
334
calories
Calories

Nutritional values

1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie334 cal.(16 %)
Protein34 g(35 %)
Fat14 g(12 %)
Carbohydrates10 g(7 %)
Sugar added4 g(16 %)
Roughage4 g(13 %)
Vitamin A0.3 mg(38 %)
Vitamin D0.1 μg(1 %)
Vitamin E7.1 mg(59 %)
Vitamin K99.2 μg(165 %)
Vitamin B₁0.4 mg(40 %)
Vitamin B₂0.9 mg(82 %)
Niacin13.6 mg(113 %)
Vitamin B₆0.6 mg(43 %)
Folate285 μg(95 %)
Pantothenic acid1.7 mg(28 %)
Biotin5.6 μg(12 %)
Vitamin B₁₂3.9 μg(130 %)
Vitamin C66 mg(69 %)
Potassium1,194 mg(30 %)
Calcium77 mg(8 %)
Magnesium95 mg(32 %)
Iron2.5 mg(17 %)
Iodine120 μg(60 %)
Zinc1.3 mg(16 %)
Saturated fatty acids7.1 g
Uric acid65 mg
Cholesterol115 mg
Complete sugar10 g

Ingredients

for
4
Ingredients
1 kilogram white Asparagus
3 Tbsps butter
1 tsp powdered sugar
salt
150 milliliters dry white wine
1 shallot
½ tsp peppercorns
4 Juniper berries
4 fish fillets (each about 160 grams, such as cod)
2 organic lemons
1 Tbsp honey
100 milliliters Vegetable broth
How healthy are the main ingredients?
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Preparation steps

1.

Peel asparagus and trim the woody ends, if necessary. Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a pan and saute asparagus for about 1-2 minutes. Dust with powdered sugar and season with salt, add a little water and simmer, covered, for about 20 minutes or until tender. 

2.

Combine 100 ml (approximately 2/5 cup) of water with wine and bring to a boil. Peel shallot and cut into rings. Add shallot, peppercorns and juniper berries to wine mixture and reduce temperature. Rinse fish and poach in simmering wine mixture, covered, for about 8 minutes (broth temperature should be  around 80°C) (approximately 175°F).  

3.

Rinse lemons in hot water and pat dry, grate zest and squeeze juice. Combine lemon juice with zest, honey and broth, bring to a boil. Remove from heat and add remaining butter. Season with salt.

4.

Uncover asparagus and simmer until almost all liquid has evaporated and asparagus is glazed. Arrange on plates and drizzle wtih sauce. Top with fish and serve.

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