POACHED TROUT

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Whole fish (such as this butterflied trout or pink-fleshed arctic char) are as easy to poach as fillets. This recipe works with almost any variety. Serve chilled over greens with horseradish for lunch. For dinner, serve warm with pureed vegetables on the side.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 cups water
2 cups white vinegar
9 peppercorns
1 fresh bay leaf
1 carrot
1 leek
2 butterflied whole trout
5 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Simmer 8 cups water, 2 cups white vinegar, 9 peppercorns, 1 fresh bay leaf, and 1 carrot and 1 leek (each sliced) for 10 minutes in a large straight-sided skillet. Add 2 butterflied whole trout. Simmer for 10 minutes, until opaque, and transfer to a platter with a large spatula. Whisk 4 tablespoons poaching liquid with 5 tablespoons olive oil. Drizzle over trout.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 661 g, Protein 81 g, SaturatedFat 7 g

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