POACHED WILD STRIPED BASS

Poached Wild Striped Bass image

Provided by Amanda Hesser

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 to 10 servings (1 serving a pound)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

3 cups white wine
5 sprigs thyme
1 bulb fennel, cut into wedges, with greens reserved
2 carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch diagonal slices
1 onion, sliced
2 cloves garlic, peeled
10 peppercorns
2 tablespoons kosher salt
2 thin slices lemon
1 6- to 10-pound wild striped bass (or other white-fleshed fish like red snapper), gutted, fins trimmed and cleaned
Olive oil for brushing

Steps:

In a fish poacher or a deep roasting pan, combine the wine, 4 quarts water, thyme, fennel, carrots, onion, garlic, peppercorns, salt and lemon. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes. Turn off heat, and let cool to room temperature.
Measure fish at its thickest point. If using a roasting pan, wrap fish in cheesecloth and tie ends with string; the ends of the cheesecloth serve as handles for removing the fish later. Lay the fish in the cooled liquid. If liquid does not cover it, add water. Bring to a simmer. When bubbles begin appearing on the surface, begin timing at 7 minutes per inch of thickness.
When time is up, turn off heat and let cooking liquid cool to the touch. Carefully transfer fish to a serving platter. Reserve a cup of poaching liquid to make a sauce. Using a small knife, peel away the skin and excess fat from the head to the tail. Brush fish with olive oil. Serve warm or at room temperature, passing a bowl of sauce.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 614, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 82 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 1452 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams