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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.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 550 kcal
Ingredients
- 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)
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.
Nutrition Information
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
% 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.