Pink Ling with Butternut Purée and Beetroot Sauerkraut Recipe

Pink Ling with Butternut Purée and Beetroot Sauerkraut Recipe

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This vibrant dish brings together the rich, buttery flavour of pink ling with the earthy notes of beetroot sauerkraut and the smooth sweetness of butternut purée. It's a colourful and nutritious meal that balances freshness and comfort, perfect for an elegant dinner.

Ingredients:

  • 4 pink ling fillets (about 150g each)
  • 1 butternut pumpkin, peeled and cubed
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons cream
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 cup beetroot sauerkraut
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

  1. Prepare the Butternut Purée
    1 Prepare the Butternut Purée

    Begin by peeling and cubing the butternut pumpkin. Boil the cubes in salted water until tender, then drain and blend with butter, a splash of cream, and a pinch of salt until smooth. Set aside, keeping warm.

  2. Cook the Pink Ling
    2 Cook the Pink Ling

    Season the pink ling fillets with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat and cook the fillets for about 3-4 minutes on each side until the flesh is opaque and flakes easily with a fork. Once done, squeeze fresh lemon juice over the fillets for a burst of citrus flavour.

  3. Prepare the Beetroot Sauerkraut and Assemble
    3 Prepare the Beetroot Sauerkraut and Assemble

    While the fish is cooking, mix the pre-prepared beetroot sauerkraut with fresh dill. To serve, place a generous spoonful of butternut purée on each plate, top with a pink ling fillet, and finish with a side of beetroot sauerkraut. Garnish with extra dill and serve immediately.

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