Receta Butter Poached Fish
Butter Poached Fish
May 26, 2015Leave a Comment
Butter poached monkfish became a favorite of mine during a trip to Disney a few years back. This is a simple cooking method for fish that will become a favorite of yours soon. Sure, a lot of people butter poach lobster, but you can butter poach any type of fish.
I bet I know what you are thinking, how can you butter poach fish? Butter poaching is a very easy method of cooking fish. This may seem like a difficult way to cook, but I promise, this is simple cooking which will give you maximum flavor. I like to season my butter with a touch of lemon juice, and a small shallot diced up. The fish cooks in the seasoned liquid and it tastes heavenly.
Butter poached lobster is a classic dish you will find in many expensive restaurants. Monkfish is also known as poor man’s lobster. It is a tender white fish that has tastes a bit like lobster. I have gotten monkfish at the Asian market, but I have also poached cod and halibut with great results. This has become one of my favorite ways to prepare fish.
Butter Poached Monkfish
Butter poached fish is a delicious and easy way to prepare fish.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces fish
- 6 ounces unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons finely diced shallots
- finely chopped fresh herbs such as chives - optional
Instructions
About Stephanie
I recreate your favorite restaurant recipes, so you can prepare these dishes at home. I help you cook dinner, and serve up dishes you know your family will love. You can find most of the ingredients for all of the recipes in your local grocery store.
Stephanie is the author of CopyKat.com's Dining Out in the Home, and CopyKat.com's Dining Out in the Home 2.