Matelote Recipes

Boil the wine, to which you have added the bunch of mixed herbs, and the garlic, shallot and onion, chopped; reduce it by evaporation in boiling for 20 minutes over a gentle heat. Melt 4 tablespoonfuls of butter, and stir in the flour to make a roux. Stir in... - 26.3628

Dry halibut steaks with absorbent paper; place in skillet. Add carrot, onion, garlic, salt, pepper and wine; bring to a boil. Bring brandy to a boil in small saucepan; ignite. Pour brandy over halibut. Cover pan when flame dies; simmer halibut for 20... - 43.7402

Cut the fish into serving pieces, and place them in a heavy pot with a tight lid. Add the onions, parsley, mushrooms, thyme, pepper, salt, and spice, and almost cover with the wine. Bring to a heavy simmer, and cook, covered, for 15 to 25 minutes, or just... - 39.45

Put the mussels into a large frying pan. Pour in the court bouillon and bring to a boil, shaking the pan occasionally. Cover the pan and cook for 5 minutes. Lift out the mussels, discarding any that have not opened, and keep warm. Strain and reserve the... - 42.8966

GETTING READY 1. Prepare fish stock with the fish heads, vegetables, pepper, bay leaf, parsley and chicken stock. 2. Strain, measure and reserve 1 cup of stock. 3. Wash all fish thoroughly and pat dry. 4. Rub fish with lime juice and salt. MAKING 5. Heat... - 44.7151

1. Put the carrots, leeks and onions in a large pan with the water, thyme, bay leaf, parsley, nutmeg and salt and pepper to taste. Bring to the boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 1 hour. 2. Strain the liquid into a clean pan, add the wine and bring to... - 42.4308