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Blanquette of monkfish with saffron

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Seafish

Blanquette of monkfish with saffron

Blanquette : stew of white meat or fish cooked in stock and thickened with egg yolk and cream.
Saffron sauce : butter, crème fraîche, shallot, and fish stock.
Dish usually served with pasta, potatoes or rice, often completed with mushrooms.

Synonyms

  • Monkfish blanquette with saffron
  • Monkfish stew cooked in white stock with saffron

See also:

  • Blanquette de lotte

This dish pairs well with 6 drinks :

Auxey-Duresses blanc

Auxey-Duresses blanc
Still white wine(s)

Serve at 12-14°C or 54-57 °F.

Can be drunk from : 1 year.
Aging potential (estimation) : 5 to 7 years old.
Prefer a pairing with a wine aged 2 to 4 years old.
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Crozes-Hermitage blanc

Crozes-Hermitage blanc
Still white wine(s)

Serve at 12-14°C or 54-57 °F.

Can be drunk from : 1 year.
Aging potential (estimation) : 3 to 6 years old.
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Vin de Savoie Apremont

Vin de Savoie Apremont
Still white wine(s)

Serve at 08-10°C or 46-50 °F.

Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 1 to 3 years old.
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Viré-Clessé

Viré-Clessé
Still white wine(s)

Serve at 11-13°C or 52-55 °F.

Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 2 to 5 years old.
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