This special menu is perfect for a Valentine's Day dinner at home. The combination of lemon fish with mini lemon pies provides a balance of fresh and light flavors, ideal for celebrating love between two.
Contents
Preparation time
- Preparation: 40 min
- Cooking: 15 min
- Total: 55 min (plus dessert chilling)
- Servings: 4
- Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients
Appetizer: Avocado and cucumber toasts
- 4 slices of whole wheat bread
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1 medium cucumber
- Juice of half a lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Sprigs of cilantro
- Extra virgin olive oil (optional)
Main Course: Lemon Fish
- 4 white fish fillets (tilapia, hake or cod)
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 lemon (juice and zest)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon capers
- A dash of white wine
Dessert: Mini lemon and yogurt pies
- 6 Maria cookies
- 1 to 2 tablespoons of clarified butter
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- 2 tablespoons cream cheese
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Sweetener to taste
- 1 sachet of gelatin
- Red berries for garnish
Utensils
- Skillet
- Blender
- Small molds for the pies
- Bowl
- Kitchen paper
Preparation
Avocado and cucumber toasts
- Prepare the avocado cream: Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit and scoop out the flesh. Mash with a fork and mix with lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste.
- Prepare the cucumber: Wash and slice the cucumber into thin rounds.
- Toast the bread: Toast the bread slices until golden and crispy.
- Assemble the toasts: Spread the avocado cream on the bread, place the cucumber slices on top and decorate with cilantro.
Lemon Fish
- Prepare the fish: Season the fish fillets with salt and pepper.
- Heat the butter: In a pan over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Sear the fish: Add the garlic and cook until golden. Add the fillets and cook 3-4 minutes per side.
- Add the lemon: Incorporate the lemon juice and zest, along with a splash of white wine and capers.
Mini lemon and yogurt pies
- Prepare the base: Crush the cookies and mix them with the melted butter. Press into small molds.
- Make the filling: Mix the yogurt with the cream cheese, lemon juice, and sweetener.
- Incorporate the gelatin: Hydrate and dissolve the gelatin; add it to the previous mixture.
- Refrigerate: Pour the filling into the bases and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
For perfect logistics
It is recommended to prepare the mini pies first so they have enough time to set in the refrigerator. Serve the fish immediately, to enjoy its freshness and tenderness.
Nutritional Information
- Calories: 510 kcal
- Proteins: 28 g
- Fats: 24 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 5 g
5 Tricks to make your dinner shine
- Pat the fish dry with kitchen paper to prevent it from steaming.
- Use lemon slices to decorate the dish, adding visual freshness.
- Decorate the mini pies with heart-shaped raspberries.
- Serve on white plates so the colors stand out.
- Create a cozy atmosphere with soft lights and candles.
When is it ideal to enjoy it?
This menu is perfect for a summer dinner, a romantic Valentine's Day, or simply when you want to enjoy something special that isn't heavy.
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Culinary glossary
- Sear: Quickly cook the surface of a food so that it is golden and juicy.
- Coat: Cover a food with a sauce or cream.
- Emulsify: Mix two liquids of different densities so that they combine.
- Reduce: Concentrate a liquid by boiling and evaporating part of its content.
- Zest: Grated fruit or vegetable peel to add flavor.
