Perfect Poached Cod
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4.9
21 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
176 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Portuguese
Perfect Poached Cod
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A simple and fool proof method that ensures a perfectly cooked fish, moist and flaky every time!
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Ingredients
- 4 cod or other firm flesh white fish like bass, haddock, halibut or tilapia, fillets or loins
- 5 cups water or enough to fully submerge the fish
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 garlic crushed, cloves
- 2 to 3 to 3 bay leaf
Serving suggestion
- black pepper to taste, ground
- extra virgin olive oil for drizzling
- lemon optional, wedges
Instructions
- Choose a pot that will fit all the pieces of fish without crowding. Add water, salt, crushed garlic and bay leaves and bring it to a simmer.
- When you feel the aroma of the garlic, after about 5 minutes simmering, lower the fish fillets into the liquid. Wait for a moment and when it just starts simmering again, remove the pot from heat. Put the lid on.
- Let the fish poach in the closed pot with hot broth for 10 minutes (for up to 1 inch thick fillets) to 15 minutes (for thicker pieces).
- Gently remove the fish with a slotted spoon or strainer, and serve immediately with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and freshly ground black pepper.
Notes
- The fish must be at room temperature before start cooking. If the fillets are frozen, thaw in the refrigerator overnight and let them sit in the counter for about 20 minutes previous to cooking.
- If poaching fillets with the skin on, score the skin with a few diagonal cuts to prevent the fish from curling during cooking.
- Please see post for ingredient variations and more ideas on fish poaching liquid flavors.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1
Calories
176kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
0.1g
(0%)
Protein
40g
(80%)
Fat
1.6g
(2%)
Net Carbohydrates
0.1g
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 176 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 176kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 0.1g | 0% |
| Protein | 40g | 80% |
| Fat | 1.6g | 2% |
| Net Carbohydrates | 0.1g |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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21 reviews
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