Poached Fish Berg-Style

10 ingredients
15 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 to 2 lb. fish fillets
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • pepper to taste
  • butter
  • 1 medium onion, minced
  • 3/4 c. well-drained canned tomatoes
  • parsley, minced
  • 1/4 c. water with 1/2 tsp. lemon juice or 1/4 c. white wine
  • 1/4 c. light cream
  • 1 tsp. flour

Directions

  1. 1
    Cut a circle of waxed paper to fit a 10-inch skillet.
  2. 2
    Tear a small hole in the center.
  3. 3
    Set aside.
  4. 4
    Sprinkle fish with salt and pepper.
  5. 5
    Saute onion with some butter in the skillet until golden brown.
  6. 6
    Top with the fish, tomatoes and parsley.
  7. 7
    Add the lemon water or white wine.
  8. 8
    Lay the paper circle on top.
  9. 9
    Bring to a boil.
  10. 10
    Cover and cook over high heat 5 to 10 minutes.
  11. 11
    Remove cover and paper.
  12. 12
    Pour cream around the fish.
  13. 13
    Mix 1 tablespoon softened butter with the flour and stir into the cooking liquid, moving skillet in a circular motion to blend until sauce thickens. Spoon sauce over fish and sprinkle with parsley.
  14. 14
    Serve from skillet or arrange on a platter with the sauce.
  15. 15
    Serves 6.

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