Fish à la Bordelaise
Fish à la Bordelaise is a classic French dish from the Bordeaux region, typically featuring white fish fillets cooked in a rich sauce made with red wine, shallots, mushrooms, and often finished with a touch of butter. The sauce is the star, drawing its deep, savory flavor from the same wine used in the region's famous vineyards.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in protein from the fish and healthy fats from the butter and wine sauce, with minimal carbohydrates. A single serving provides a good source of omega-3 fatty acids, B vitamins, and minerals like selenium, and typically ranges from 300-400 calories depending on the fish and portion size.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 380 kcal |
| Protein | 32 g |
| Carbs | 8 g |
| Fat | 24 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 580 mg |
| Vitamin D | 12 mcg |
| Vitamin B12 | 4.2 mcg |
| Selenium | 38 mcg |
| Phosphorus | 310 mg |
| Potassium | 520 mg |
| Omega-3 (EPA+DHA) | 1.1 g |
| Iron | 1.8 mg |
| Vitamin A | 85 mcg RAE |
Per 1 fillet with sauce (220 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it beautifully bridges Bordeaux's dual identity as a world-renowned wine region and a coastal area with access to fresh Atlantic seafood. Nutritionally, the wine in the sauce not only adds flavor but also contains antioxidants that can complement the nutrients in the fish.
