Scup Meunière
Scup Meunière is a classic French-American fish dish featuring scup (a small, firm-fleshed fish) pan-fried in a nutty brown butter sauce with lemon and parsley. The name 'meunière' refers to the traditional preparation of dredging the fish in flour before sautéing, which creates a light, crispy coating. It's a coastal specialty, particularly popular in New England and parts of France where scup (or related sea bream) is caught.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in protein and healthy fats from the fish and butter, with minimal carbohydrates from the light flour coating. A serving provides a good source of omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin D, and selenium, with a rough calorie estimate of 350-450 kcal per typical portion.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 380 kcal |
| Protein | 28 g |
| Carbs | 5 g |
| Fat | 27 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g |
| Sugar | 0.5 g |
| Sodium | 320 mg |
| Selenium | 34 mcg |
| Vitamin D | 3.2 mcg |
| Phosphorus | 250 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.8 mcg |
| Niacin (B3) | 4.5 mg |
| Omega-3 (EPA+DHA) | 0.5 g |
| Potassium | 310 mg |
| Magnesium | 35 mg |
Per 1 fillet with sauce (approx. 150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The meunière technique is a cornerstone of French bistro cooking, prized for its simplicity that highlights the fish's natural flavor. Nutritionally, scup is a sustainable, underutilized fish that's rich in anti-inflammatory omega-3s, making this a flavorful way to incorporate beneficial fats into your diet.
