Poached Fish Berg-Style
- 1 1/2 to 2 lb. fish fillets
- 1 tsp. salt
- pepper to taste
- butter
- 1 medium onion, minced
- 3/4 c. well-drained canned tomatoes
- parsley, minced
- 1/4 c. water with 1/2 tsp. lemon juice or 1/4 c. white wine
- 1/4 c. light cream
- 1 tsp. flour
- Cut a circle of waxed paper to fit a 10-inch skillet.
- Tear a small hole in the center.
- Set aside.
- Sprinkle fish with salt and pepper.
- Saute onion with some butter in the skillet until golden brown.
- Top with the fish, tomatoes and parsley.
- Add the lemon water or white wine.
- Lay the paper circle on top.
- Bring to a boil.
- Cover and cook over high heat 5 to 10 minutes.
- Remove cover and paper.
- Pour cream around the fish.
- Mix 1 tablespoon softened butter with the flour and stir into the cooking liquid, moving skillet in a circular motion to blend until sauce thickens. Spoon sauce over fish and sprinkle with parsley.
- Serve from skillet or arrange on a platter with the sauce.
- Serves 6.
fish fillets, salt, pepper, butter, onion, well, parsley, water, light cream, flour
Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=819653 (may not work)