Basic Poached Fish

Serves 6

Ingredients

2 pounds fresh or frozen fish fillets
2 cups water
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 small onion, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon salt
3 peppercorns
2 teaspoons parsley
1 bay leaf

Directions

Thaw fish if frozen. Remove skin and bones from fillets. Cut fish into serving size portions. Combine water, lemon juice, onion, salt, peppercorns, parsley, and bay leaf in a well-greased frypan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Place fish in a single layer into hot liquid. Cover and simmer 8 to 10 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork. Carefully remove fish to a hot platter.

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