Pike Fillets in Mustard Sauce
Pike fillets in mustard sauce is a classic French bistro dish, featuring tender freshwater pike fillets simmered in a creamy, tangy sauce made with Dijon mustard, cream, and white wine. It's a beloved way to prepare this lean, mild-flavored fish, often served with potatoes or crusty bread to soak up the rich sauce.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is a good source of high-quality protein from the pike and healthy fats from the cream-based sauce. A typical serving provides around 350-400 calories, with notable amounts of omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin B12, and selenium.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 380 kcal |
| Protein | 32 g |
| Carbs | 4 g |
| Fat | 26 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g |
| Sugar | 1 g |
| Sodium | 480 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 4.5 µg |
| Selenium | 28 µg |
| Phosphorus | 280 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 5.2 mg |
| Omega-3 (EPA+DHA) | 0.8 g |
| Vitamin D | 3.2 µg |
| Potassium | 420 mg |
| Magnesium | 45 mg |
Per 1 fillet with sauce (approximately 220 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, this dish is a staple of French 'cuisine bourgeoise' (home-style cooking), showcasing the elegant use of mustard—a condiment with deep roots in French gastronomy. Nutritionally, pike is a very lean fish, making the creamy sauce a deliberate contrast that adds richness and calories.
