Poached Fish Recipes

POACHED FISH

Steps:

• In a a large skillet (fitted with a lid) pour in 1 inch (25mm) of water, add all ingredients except fish& bring to a boil.
• Place fish (skin side down if the filet has skin on it) in a single layer, cover and simmer until the fish flakes easily apprx 5 minutes.
• Serve.

SIMPLE POACHED WHITE FISH

Steps:

• Add the leeks, bay leaf, lemon peel, peppercorns, and salt to a small pot. Pour in 2 cups of water and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer over medium-low heat for 20-30 minutes.
• Reduce the heat to low and add in the fish. Add more water if the fish is not covered by at least two-thirds. Cover, bring to a boil, and turn off the heat. Leave to steam on top of the stove for about 7-10 minutes or until the fish is opaque. Carefully remove the fish with a slotted spoon and, if desired, drizzle with a little olive oil. Serve with Basic White Rice and steamed vegetables.

SHALLOW-POACHED FISH FILLETS

Steps:

• Prepare poaching liquid: Gently squeeze kumquats over a measuring cup to release juice. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. When it is foamy, sweat the shallot until it is softened but not taking on any color, about 2 minutes. Add wine, tangerine juice, and kumquats (and juice) and bring to a simmer.
• Poach fish: Fold thin ends ("tails") of fish fillets under a little so the fillets have a more uniform thickness. Season with salt, then gently slide the fillets into the simmering liquid. The fish will not be completely covered with liquid but should be in a single layer. Cover with a parchment-paper round and reduce heat so the liquid is barely moving (just under a simmer). Poach until fish is opaque throughout and flaky to the touch. (Check after 1 minute, but it may take up to 5 minutes.) Use a slotted fish spatula (or other long spatula) to transfer fish to a platter. Cover with parchment paper and set in a warm spot until ready to serve.
• Make buerre blanc: Pour the cooking liquid through a fine sieve to strain out the solids, pressing on the fruit to extract as much liquid as possible. Return liquid to skillet and boil over moderate heat until reduced to about 3 tablespoons, 2 to 3 minutes. Turn off heat and gradually add the butter, whisking in a few cubes at a time. If butter isn't melting, return pan to moderate heat and swirl to hasten melting. Whisk until each addition is incorporated before adding more. When all of the butter has been added, stir in the sliced kumquats. You should have about 1/2 cup sauce. Season with salt and pepper.
• Serve: Drizzle buerre blanc over fish, and garnish with mint.

POACHED HADDOCK

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 200C
• Remove any pin bones from the fish with tweezers. Lightly season with pepper, salt is unnecisary with the variety of fish.
• Place the Haddock skin down in a ceramic dish. The add the milk until it just covers the fish. Then place small knobs of butter along the fish. Place in the oven for 15-20 minutes depending on the size of your fish.
• Depending on the size and variety of the new potatoes either half or boil whole in lightly salted water.
• When cooked remove the fish from the dish and place under low heat to keep warm. Transfer the milk into a saucepan and add the chopped herbs. Simmer for 5 minutes to reduce the sauce a little.
• Add the 1/2 sliced Savoy Cabbage to lightly seasoned boiling water for 2-4minutes
• To serve place the Haddock on top of a bed of savoy cabbage, with new potatoes on the side. Drizzle with the sauce reduction.

POACHED FISH

Steps:

• In a pan large enough to poach the fish in, combine the stock, wine, parsley, and chives. Bring to a boil and reduce the heat so the water is barely simmering.
• Slowly lower the fish into the poaching liquid. Poach the fish until it is just cooked through, about 6 minutes. Remove and serve with Classic Creamy Herb Vinaigrette. and Roasted Vegetables.
• Whip the cream until soft peaks form. Slowly whisk the vinaigrette into the whipped cream until combined. Whisk in the herbs, lemon juice, and vegetable oil. Taste and adjust the seasonings. Use at once or cover and refrigerate.
• Serve with poached fish and grilled vegetables.
• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Toss the vegetable with the thyme, salt, pepper, and enough oil to lightly coat. Spread in a roasting pan or on a baking sheet. Roast until the vegetables are tender, about 25 minutes. Cool slightly before serving.