Fish Tea

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Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons chopped thyme
  • 2 teaspoons chopped parsley
  • 2 teaspoons chopped chives
  • 1 ounce butter
  • 1 large fish head, cleaned, eyes in tact (or more to taste)
  • 2 pints water
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 medium sized potatoes, peeled & diced
  • 2 cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  1. Fry chopped herbs in butter, without allowing them to brown.
  2. Add the fish head, water & salt.
  3. Bring to the boil in a large saucepan.
  4. Skim, add vegetables & cloves & pepper.
  5. Simmer for 35 - 40 minutes, until all the vegetables are soft.
  6. Remove fish head, skin & bone it, flake the flesh and return to the soup.
  7. Serve sprinkled with chives & parsley.
  8. NOTE:
  9. For thicker soup blend 1 oz flour & 4 tablespoons milk to a paste, add to the soup & simmer for a further 5 minutes.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

689 kcal 34% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 23.9g 48% DV
Total Fat 40.6g 52% DV
Carbs 75.9g 28% DV
Fiber 29.6g 100% DV
Sugar 2.4g 5% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9974.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 3255mg 69% DV
Cholesterol 75mg 25% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 919.5mcg 100% DV
Vitamin C 269.8mg 100% DV
Calcium 531.5mg 41% DV
Iron 27.6mg 100% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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