Poached Fish With Starfruit Sauce 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.

POACHED FISH IN A CREAM TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• Sprinkle fish with salt and pepper.
• Melt 1 tablespoons of the butter in a skillet and add the onion and garlic.
• Place fish on top and arrange tomatoes over the fish, sprinkle with parsley and pour wine or water around fish.
• Use a vented lid or use waxed paper with a small hole cut in center over the skillet and bring to a boil.
• Cook 5-10 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
• Remove lid or waxed paper and garlic.
• Remove fish to a warm platter so it won't over cook and become dry).
• Pour cream or milk into skillet.
• Melt the other 1 tablespoon butter and add the lemon juice and the flour.
• Add this to the skillet sauce and blend; it should thicken.
• Serve fish with the sauce over it.

POACHED FISH IN RED PEPPER SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a large, deep frying pan. Add the onion and fry over a medium heat for 5-10min until softened. Add the pepper and fry for a further 2-3min.
• Stir in the tomatoes and vinegar, bring to the boil and cook for 1-2min, then add the fish and poach gently for 10min, adding a splash of water if the sauce becomes too thick. Stir through the cilantro, season with salt and pepper and serve.

POACHED FISH IN CREOLE SAUCE

Steps:

• Make the sauce: In a large saucepan, heat the oil over moderate heat. Add the scallions, garlic, celery, green pepper, and onions. Cook, stirring frequently, about 5 minute until softened but not brown. Add the flour to the veg. mixture and stir to combine. Continue to cook, stirring, about 1 minute longer. Add the tomatoes, lemon juice, worcestershire sauce, thyme, cayenne, black pepper, and stock. Bring to a boil, stirring, then simmer, partially covered, 25-30 minute Stir the parsley into the sauce, then remove about 1 cup of the sauce from the pan and reserve. Add the fish fillets to the pan in a single layer. Pour the reserved sauce over the fillets. Partially cover the pan and simmer the fish about 10 minutes, until the fish flakes. With a large slotted spatula, transfer the fish to a serving dish and spoon the sauce over the fillets. Serve with creamy mashed potatoes or rice and green beans.

POACHED FISH WITH RUSSIAN SAUCE

Steps:

• Put the oil in a deep skillet and turn the heat to medium-high. A minute later, add the mushrooms and onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes and cook until they break down and release their juices, about 10 minutes. Stir in the olives, pickles, capers, stock, and salt and pepper and bring to a steady simmer.
• Sprinkle the fish with salt and pepper, then gently slide the fillets into the stock and cook just until a thin-bladed knife passes through with little resistance, less than 10 minutes. Transfer the fish to a warmed serving dish.
• Bring the sauce to a boil and reduce slightly. If you want a thickened sauce, as is traditional, mix the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold water and stir into the sauce. Lower the heat, then simmer until the sauce thickens; taste and adjust the seasoning. Spoon the sauce over the fish, garnish with parsley, and serve.