What does à la nage mean on a menu?
À la nage · French
Poached in, and served with, a light, aromatic broth of wine, vegetables and herbs.
What it does to the food
Delicate and fragrant, with seafood that stays sweet and a broth you'll want to sip.
Where you’ll see it
Lobster, scallops and fish à la nage at French and seafood restaurants.
Related words
- poached
- court bouillon
- bouillabaisse