Poaching fish in butter is a delightful and simple way to enjoy monkfish. The technique is easy but the taste is sophisticated. Butter Poached Fish will become a favorite of yours like it is mine!
Butter poached fish is easy to make
This is my new favorite way to make fish. I love how it captures all the spices and tastes that I use. And since I’m not frying it in a bunch of oil, this is a much healthier way to cook the fish too.
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Why Poach Fish in Butter
If you have asked yourself how to poach fish, you will be excited to learn, poaching in butter is not only easy but it’s delicious. This may seem like a difficult way to cook, but I promise, this is a simple cooking technique that 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. This has become one of my favorite ways to prepare fish.
What is the best type of fish to serve poached
I used monkfish because it tastes so much like lobster. I also really like how easy it was to poach. The texture is light and flaky!
What is Monkfish?
Monkfish has been called “the poor man’s lobster”. It is a tender white fish that tastes a bit like lobster. Only the tail of the monkfish is actually edible but it’s delicious. I have gotten monkfish at the Asian market, but if you can’t find it, you can substitute snapper, sea bass, halibut, cod, mahi-mahi or sea scallops.
How to Make Butter Poached Fish
The fish cooks very gently, and it becomes flavorful and buttery. I think it is almost a foolproof way to make fish by cooking it like this and it’s hard to overcook. Here’s what you need:
- Monkfish
- Unsalted Butter
- Lemon Juice
- Shallots
- Fresh Herbs, chives
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter and cook the shallots first. Then add more butter and the lemon juice to the pan. When the butter has melted, add the fish. The cooking liquid should cover at least 2/3 up the side of the fish.
How long do you poach fish for
For the monkfish, cook it for 3 minutes while the liquid is boiling. Then, reduce the heat and cook for another minute.
What to Serve with Butter Poached Fish
When I butter poach fish I like to serve it up with a light side dish like roasted asparagus, or perhaps a salad. I think if you try butter poaching fish just once, you will be cooking it like this more often.
Butter poached fish is low carb and keto-friendly.
Notes
- For this recipe, I like to use unsalted butter. I want to be able to control the level of salt when the fish is cooked.
- Make sure there is enough liquid (butter or lemon juice) to cover 2/3 up the side of the fish while cooking.
- Finish this recipe with a touch of Fleur de Sel or a touch of sea salt. I think both of these two types of salt add something extra special to the fish.
Other Delicious Fish Recipes
- Lubys Cafeteria Baked White Fish
- Captain Ds Batter-Dipped Fish
- Long John Silvers Fish Recipe – Copycat
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Butter Poached Fish
Ingredients
- 12 ounces fish
- 6 ounces unsalted butter (divided use)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons finely diced shallots
- finely chopped fresh herbs such as chives - optional
Instructions
- Heat two tablespoons of the butter in a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat. Add chopped shallots and cook until they are translucent. Make sure that the butter does not brown. Add lemon juice and remaining butter.
- When the butter has melted, add the fish. Gently place the fish into the pan. The cooking liquid should cover the fish 2/3 up the side of the fish. Turn the temperature high and allow the fish to cook for three minutes once the cooking liquid begins to boil. Turn the heat down and allow to cook on low for an additional minute.
- Finish the recipe with a touch of sea salt!
Notes
- For this recipe, I like to use unsalted butter. I want to be able to control the level of salt when the fish is cooked.
- Make sure there is enough liquid (butter or lemon juice) to cover 2/3 up the side of the fish while cooking.
- Finish this recipe with a touch of Fleur de Sel or a touch of sea salt. I think both of these two types of salt add something extra special to the fish.
Nutrition
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