🇱🇺 Luxembourgish Cuisine

Friture de la Moselle

Moselle Fried Fish

Prep Time 30 min
Servings 4
Difficulty Medium
Calories 344 kcal

Fresh Moselle river fish lightly battered and fried until golden, served with lemon and a crisp white wine from the same valley.

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1 Pat fish fillets dry and season with salt and white pepper.
  2. 2 Make batter: whisk flour, eggs, sparkling water, and salt until smooth but still slightly lumpy.
  3. 3 Heat oil to 180°C (350°F) in a deep skillet.
  4. 4 Dip fish pieces in batter, letting excess drip off.
  5. 5 Fry in batches for 3-4 minutes until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
  6. 6 Serve immediately with lemon wedges, dill, and a glass of Moselle Riesling.

Did You Know?

The restaurants along Luxembourg's Moselle river serve friture with wines made from grapes grown on the slopes visible from the dining terrace.