Whitefish Poached In Wine

Name: Whitefish Poached In Wine
Ingredients: 2 1/2 lb. whitefish; 1 1/2 c. wine and water (50-50); 2 Tbsp. chopped shallots; mushrooms, 1 c. or to taste, sauteed in butter; 3 Tbsp. butter; 2 1/2 tsp. flour; 1/2 c. heavy cream; 1/4 c. shredded Swiss cheese; lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste

9 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

2 1/2 lb. whitefish
1 1/2 c. wine and water (50-50)
2 Tbsp. chopped shallots
mushrooms, 1 c. or to taste, sauteed in butter
3 Tbsp. butter
2 1/2 tsp. flour
1/2 c. heavy cream
1/4 c. shredded Swiss cheese
lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1

In buttered pie pan put 1 tablespoon shallots on bottom, layer fish on top in single layer.
2

Cover with remaining shallots and the mushrooms, dot with butter, salt and pepper.
3

Pour wine and water over just barely to cover.
4

Bring to low simmer on stove; cover with wax paper coated with butter.
5

Put in bottom third of oven, preheated to 350° for 8 to 12 minutes.