Pike Perch Braised in Pinot Noir | Saveur

Ingredients

• 1 (5 1/2-lb.) whole walleye, tilapia, or other firm fish, cleaned
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 5 tbsp. butter
• 3 small carrots, peeled and thinly sliced
• 3 stalks celery, chopped
• 2 small yellow onions, peeled and chopped
• 3 small leeks, white parts only, washed and sliced
• 1 lb. white mushrooms, trimmed and quartered
• 1 bottle Alsatian pinot noir or other light red wine
• 1 tsp. tomato paste
• 5 bay leaves
• 4 sprigs fresh thyme
• ¹⁄₂ cup heavy cream