Pike-perch on braised leeks
A delicate lemon-flavored cod fillet, served over creamy leeks sautéed in butter and then simmered in white wine, cream, and egg yolk, for a refined dish.
This Polish recipe highlights the delicate flavor of the cod. The leeks melt gently into the butter and white wine. The egg yolk and cream create a rich, creamy sauce.
Ingredients and directions
- Prep time15 min
- Cook time15 min
- Total30 min
- DifficultyMedium
- CostBudget
- Cooking methodnibbling
- Estimated cost$2.62 $2.62 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 15, 2026.
- Gluten-free
Ingredients
people
- $0.35
- $0.18
- $1.06
- $0.92
- $0.03
- $0.01
- $0.07
Prices from US supermarkets for 6 of 7 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.
Directions
- Rinse the fish, pat it dry, season it with pepper and salt, and then drizzle it with lemon juice. ≈ 2 min
- Wash the leek and cut it into thick slices. Sauté them in butter until lightly browned, then season with salt and pepper. Add the wine, mixed with egg yolk and cream, and simmer until the sauce has thickened. ≈ 8 min
- Place the haddock on the leeks, cover the frying pan, and let it simmer for about 10 minutes.
The bill
Pike-perch on braised leeks
- 1 egg yolk$0.35
- 50 ml of white wine$0.18
- 100 g of leek$1.06
- 100 g of butter$0.92
- half a lemon’s worth of juice$0.03
- salt$0.01
- pepper$0.07
Total$2.62
that's $2.62 per person
Estimated price; varies by store.
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