Poached Fish
- 4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets, skin removed
- 3 cups fish stock
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 2 sprigs tarragon
- A few blades chives
- Classic Creamy Herb Vinaigrette, recipe follows
- Roasted Vegetables, recipe follows
- In a pan large enough to poach the fish in, combine the stock, wine, parsley, and chives.
- Bring to a boil and reduce the heat so the water is barely simmering.
- Slowly lower the fish into the poaching liquid.
- Poach the fish until it is just cooked through, about 6 minutes.
- Remove and serve with Classic Creamy Herb Vinaigrette.
- and Roasted Vegetables.
- 4 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1/2 cup French Vinaigrette, recipe follows
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh green herbs (chives, tarragon, oregano)
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Pinch freshly ground black pepper
- Whip the cream until soft peaks form.
- Slowly whisk the vinaigrette into the whipped cream until combined.
- Whisk in the herbs, lemon juice, and vegetable oil.
- Taste and adjust the seasonings.
- Use at once or cover and refrigerate.
- Serve with poached fish and grilled vegetables.
- Yield: about 3/4 cup
- 2 small Japanese eggplants, halved lengthwise and cut into 3/4-inch half circles
- 2 zucchini, sliced into 3/4-inch thick rounds
- 4 plum tomatoes, halved lengthwise
- 1 tablespoon thyme leaves
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Oil
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Toss the vegetable with the thyme, salt, pepper, and enough oil to lightly coat.
- Spread in a roasting pan or on a baking sheet.
- Roast until the vegetables are tender, about 25 minutes.
- Cool slightly before serving.
- Yield: 4 servings
salmon, fish stock, white wine, tarragon, blades chives, vinaigrette, vegetables
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/emeril-lagasse/poached-fish-recipe.html (may not work)