How to Make Butter Poached Fish (Recipe with Video)

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    40 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    550 kcal

How to Make Butter Poached Fish (Recipe with Video)

This Butter Poached Fish recipe will teach you everything you need to know for how to poach fish in butter, which is actually really simple. The fish is delicate, rich and so delicious.

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Ingredients

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  • ¼ cup dry white wine
  • 14 tablespoons good quality salted butter
  • 1 clove garlic smashed
  • 1 sprig fresh thyme
  • 4 cups assorted vegetables such as carrots baby potatoes and/or zucchini*
  • 4 6- ounce skinless firm white fish fillets such as barramundi, cod, halibut, sea bass or grouper
  • salt and pepper
  • Flaky sea salt for serving
  • minced fresh parsley for serving
  • Lemon wedges for serving (optional)
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Notes

  • Don’t let the butter boil. Keep it just below a simmer.
  • The fish is done when it becomes opaque. If you prefer a more concrete way to know when it's safe to eat, the internal temperature on an instant-read thermometer will be 145 degrees F in the thickest part of the fish.
  • Leftover butter may be frozen and used to poach fish again at a later date.
  • *A number of different vegetables work well with this preparation. Try broccoli, cauliflower, green beans, asparagus, parsnips, winter squash, radishes, turnips, or your favorite vegetable. Root vegetables may require a bit more time in the oven.  
  • Pat fish dry with a paper towel before placing in the poaching liquid.
  • Don’t let the butter boil. Keep it just below a simmer.
  • The fish is done when it becomes opaque. If you prefer a more concrete way to know when it's safe to eat, the internal temperature on an instant-read thermometer will be 145 degrees F in the thickest part of the fish.
  • Leftover butter may be frozen and used to poach fish again at a later date.
  • *A number of different vegetables work well with this preparation. Try broccoli, cauliflower, green beans, asparagus, parsnips, winter squash, radishes, turnips, or your favorite vegetable. Root vegetables may require a bit more time in the oven.  
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Nutrition Information

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Calories 550kcal (28%) Carbohydrates 25g (8%) Protein 21g (42%) Fat 42g (65%) Saturated Fat 26g (130%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 11g Trans Fat 2g Cholesterol 141mg (47%) Sodium 438mg (18%) Potassium 627mg (18%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 0.2g (0%) Vitamin A 10478IU (210%) Vitamin C 20mg (22%) Calcium 68mg (7%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 550 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 550kcal 28%
Carbohydrates 25g 8%
Protein 21g 42%
Fat 42g 65%
Saturated Fat 26g 130%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 11g 55%
Trans Fat 2g 100%
Cholesterol 141mg 47%
Sodium 438mg 18%
Potassium 627mg 13%
Fiber 7g 28%
Sugar 0.2g 0%
Vitamin A 10478IU 210%
Vitamin C 20mg 22%
Calcium 68mg 7%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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