Perch Meunière (French)
Perch Meunière is a classic French dish featuring delicate freshwater perch fillets, lightly dredged in flour and pan-fried in butter until golden. It's finished with a simple yet elegant sauce of browned butter, fresh lemon juice, and parsley, embodying the refined simplicity of traditional French bistro cooking.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is a high-protein, moderate-fat meal with minimal carbohydrates, coming primarily from the light flour coating. A typical serving provides a good source of omega-3 fatty acids and B vitamins, with a calorie count roughly between 300-400 kcal.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 350 kcal |
| Protein | 32 g |
| Carbs | 8 g |
| Fat | 21 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g |
| Sugar | 0.5 g |
| Sodium | 280 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 4.5 mcg |
| Niacin (B3) | 8 mg |
| Phosphorus | 250 mg |
| Selenium | 22 mcg |
| Omega-3 (EPA+DHA) | 0.5 g |
| Potassium | 380 mg |
| Vitamin D | 1.5 mcg |
| Magnesium | 40 mg |
Per 1 serving (approximately 180 g, including fish, sauce, and a small portion of the flour coating) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The name 'Meunière' refers to the 'miller's wife' technique of dredging food in flour, a method that creates a delicate crust while keeping the fish moist. Nutritionally, the perch is a lean, sustainable freshwater fish, and the brown butter sauce adds a rich, nutty flavor without overwhelming the palate.
