Butter Poached Sturgeon

Name: Butter Poached Sturgeon
Ingredients: 2 sliced shallots; 1 vanilla bean split; 1 bay leaf; 1 tablespoon kosher salt; 4 ounces fish stock; 2 pounds butter, melted; 2 pounds sturgeon fillets; 1 bunch watercress; 1 red onion, minced; 2 tablespoons capers, rinsed and drained

10 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

2 sliced shallots
1 vanilla bean split
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon kosher salt
4 ounces fish stock
2 pounds butter, melted
2 pounds sturgeon fillets
1 bunch watercress
1 red onion, minced
2 tablespoons capers, rinsed and drained

Directions

1

Whisk together shallots, vanilla bean, bay leaf, salt and stock and bring to simmer.
2

Slowly whisk in butter and warm to 145 degrees F. Place sturgeon in butter and make sure butter remains at 145 degrees F. Poach for 12 minutes.
3

Remove from liquid and garnish with watercress, onions, and capers.