COLD POACHED TURBOT WITH CREAMY TARRAGON SAUCE

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From an old magazine. The cooked fish will keep refrigerated for 2 days. The Creamy Tarragon Sauce, refrigerated, will keep about 1 week.

Provided by Bren in LR

Categories     Sauces

Time 50m

Yield 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

16 ounces frozen turbot fillets, thawed, separated and cut into serving pieces
1 medium onion, sliced thin
1 celery rib, sliced (with leaves)
3 peppercorns
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 bay leaf
1/2 medium lemon, sliced
boiling water
1/4 cup sour cream (TARRAGON SAUCE recipe)
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon minced parsley
1 medium green onion, with top minced
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon tarragon

Steps:

  • DO AHEAD: In large skillet arrange fish in single layer. Add onion, celery, peppercorns, salt, bay leaf and lemon. Add enough water just to cover fish.
  • Cover and simmer over low heat until fish flakes easily with fork, 5 to 7 minutes. With wide spatula remove fish from liquid; cover and refrigerate. Will keep about 2 days.
  • Creamy Tarragon Sauce: In bowl, stir together all of the ingredients (sour cream to tarragon). Cover and chill. Makes about 1/2 cup.
  • 5 minutes before serving, place fish on lettuce-lined platter. GARNISH with cucumber, tomatoes and lemon. Serve with Creamy Tarragon Sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 59.9, Fat 3.9, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 10, Sodium 610.6, Carbohydrate 6.1, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 2.9, Protein 1.2

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