Kanad Fish with Celery – A Flavorful Seafood Delight

Kanad Fish with Celery – A Flavorful Seafood Delight

Kanad fish with celery is a delicious and energizing seafood dish, packed with nutrients and full of rich, aromatic flavors—true to the essence of coastal cooking.

Every 300-gram serving delivers approximately 256 calories, 34 grams of protein, 11 grams of carbohydrates, and just over 8 grams of fat, making it a healthy and satisfying meal option.

Ingredients for Kanad Fish with Celery (Serves 4):

 

• 6 stalks of celery

• 1100 grams of skinless Kanad fish (also known as kingfish or narrow-barred Spanish mackerel)

• Juice of 1 lemon

• 1 teaspoon of saffron threads

• 2 chicken stock cubes

• 500 ml of water

• 4 peeled and diced tomatoes

• A pinch of chopped tarragon

• A pinch of chopped thyme

• A pinch of ground white pepper

• 2 tablespoons of white vinegar

For the celery root purée:

• 1 celery root

• 2 tablespoons of butter

• 2 tablespoons of low-fat cream

• A pinch of ground white pepper

Preparation Method:

1. Prepare the celery root foam:
   Peel and boil the celery root until tender. Once soft, mash it and transfer it to another pot over medium heat. Stir until most of the moisture evaporates. Add the butter, cream, and white pepper, and mix until smooth and creamy. Set aside.

2. Blanch the celery stalks:
   Thinly slice the celery diagonally. Blanch in hot water briefly, then immediately transfer to cold water to stop the cooking and preserve their crunch.

3. Marinate the fish:
   Season the Kanad fish fillets with lemon juice, then top them with the sliced celery root.

4. Make the sauce:
   In a saucepan, add saffron to the water along with the chicken stock cubes and a pinch of salt. Stir briefly, then add the diced tomatoes, thyme, tarragon, and white pepper. Mix everything until well combined.

5. Bake the fish:
   Place the marinated fish in a baking dish. Pour the sauce over the fish, followed by a drizzle of white vinegar. Bake in a preheated oven at 190°C (375°F) for about 8 minutes, or until the fish is fully cooked and tender.

6. Serve:
   Carefully plate the fish and spoon over some of the sauce. Serve with a dollop of the celery root purée on the side. This dish is perfect for a refined family dinner or a special seafood night.

Elegant, aromatic, and nutritious—Kanad fish with celery brings the ocean to your plate with style and substance.