Butter Poached Fish
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4.9
27 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
2
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Calories
268 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Butter Poached Fish
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Butter poached fish is delightful.
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Ingredients
- 12 ounces fish
- 6 ounces unsalted butter (divided use)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons finely diced shallots
- finely chopped fresh herbs such as chives - optional
Instructions
- Heat two tablespoons of the butter in a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat. Add chopped shallots and cook until they are translucent. Make sure that the butter does not brown. Add lemon juice and remaining butter.
- When the butter has melted, add the fish. Gently place the fish into the pan. The cooking liquid should cover the fish 2/3 up the side of the fish. Turn the temperature high and allow the fish to cook for three minutes once the cooking liquid begins to boil. Turn the heat down and allow to cook on low for an additional minute.
- Finish the recipe with a touch of sea salt!
Notes
- For this recipe, I like to use unsalted butter. I want to be able to control the level of salt when the fish is cooked.
- Make sure there is enough liquid (butter or lemon juice) to cover 2/3 up the side of the fish while cooking.
- Finish this recipe with a touch of Fleur de Sel or a touch of sea salt. I think both of these two types of salt add something extra special to the fish.
- Use room temperature butter for more even melting
- Don't let the butter get too hot - no bubbling or browning
- Choose fillets of similar thickness for even cooking
- Pat fish completely dry before poaching
- Let fish come to room temperature before cooking
Nutrition Information
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Calories
268kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
0g
(0%)
Protein
34g
(68%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Cholesterol
115mg
(38%)
Sodium
90mg
(4%)
Potassium
513mg
(15%)
Sugar
0g
(0%)
Vitamin A
355IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
2.9mg
(3%)
Calcium
17mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 268 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 268kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 0g | 0% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 115mg | 38% |
| Sodium | 90mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 513mg | 11% |
| Sugar | 0g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 355IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 2.9mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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