POACHED FISH IN A CREAM TOMATO SAUCE

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From "Cooking Fun" submitted by Goldie Singer (1950), Fairlawn, NJ. I copied this from a friend's cookbook. It was her MIL's cookbook.

Provided by Oolala

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 17m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 lbs fish fillets
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons butter, divided
1 onion, chopped
1 garlic clove
3/4 cup canned tomato
1/4 cup cream or 1/4 cup milk
parsley, chopped, to taste
1 teaspoon flour
1/4 cup white wine or 1/4 cup water
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Sprinkle fish with salt and pepper.
  • Melt 1 tablespoons of the butter in a skillet and add the onion and garlic.
  • Place fish on top and arrange tomatoes over the fish, sprinkle with parsley and pour wine or water around fish.
  • Use a vented lid or use waxed paper with a small hole cut in center over the skillet and bring to a boil.
  • Cook 5-10 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
  • Remove lid or waxed paper and garlic.
  • Remove fish to a warm platter so it won't over cook and become dry).
  • Pour cream or milk into skillet.
  • Melt the other 1 tablespoon butter and add the lemon juice and the flour.
  • Add this to the skillet sauce and blend; it should thicken.
  • Serve fish with the sauce over it.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307.7, Fat 11.9, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 125.3, Sodium 836.1, Carbohydrate 6.1, Fiber 1, Sugar 2.4, Protein 40

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