Plaice in a hot vinaigrette

Name: Plaice in a hot vinaigrette
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: Serves 4
Cuisine: british
Ingredients: 4 large plaice fillets, about 140g/5oz each; 3 tbsp olive oil; 2 garlic cloves thinly sliced; 2 leeks washed, trimmed and shredded into very thin strips; 1 lemon plus wedges to serve

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⏱ 20 mins 🍽 Serves 4 🌶 british ✅ Easy 🏷 Main course

This tasty and healthy British dish features plaice fillets quickly grilled and served with a warm, aromatic vinaigrette. The sauce is made by gently frying sliced garlic and shredded leeks until golden, then finished with fresh lemon juice. The hot dressing is poured over the grilled fish, creating a light yet flavourful meal ideal for a speedy midweek lunch or dinner. It's a simple recipe that delivers vibrant taste with minimal effort.

Ingredients

4 large plaice fillets, about 140g/5oz each
3 tbsp olive oil
2 garlic cloves thinly sliced
2 leeks washed, trimmed and shredded into very thin strips
1 lemon plus wedges to serve

Method

Preheat your grill to High. Place the plaice fillets skin-side down on an oiled baking sheet, season with salt and pepper, and drizzle with 1 tbsp of the oil. Grill the fish for 2-3 minutes without turning it.
While the fish cooks, warm the rest of the oil in a small frying pan. Add the sliced garlic and shredded leeks, frying them gently until they become soft and golden. Squeeze in the juice from the lemon, then remove the pan from the heat. Take the fish from under the grill and arrange it on plates. Use a slotted spoon to place the garlic and leeks on top of the fish. Reheat the vinaigrette for a further minute until it is piping hot, then pour it over the fish. Finish with a good grinding of black pepper and serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories209 kcal

Fat11 g

Saturates1 g

Carbs4 g

Fibre1 g

Protein25 g

Sodium176 mg

Recipe details

Skill levelEasy

CategoryMain course

Cuisinebritish