Looking for ideas on how to prepare fish? A simple and healthy idea that’s great for summer is to poach it. No need to turn on the oven and create more heat. We especially enjoy fillets, as the orange roughy pictured below.
First you want to put some flavorful liquid into a deep skillet and bring it to a boil. White wine and water work well. Sliced onions and lemons are always welcome. Garlic and dried herbs too. Here I used some shrimp stock that I had in the freezer. A bay leaf and some rosemary.
Once your liquid starts to boil, reduce to the lowest heat setting, add your seasoned fish and cover until it’s done. That should take 10 minutes or less depending on the thickness of the fish. Add sliced or chopped tomatoes along the way and maybe even some vegetables to cook along with it. Leafy greens, cauliflower or broccoli are some suggestions.
Below is some rockfish that I cooked similarly. Instead of bay leaf and rosemary, I used coriander and lots of fresh lemon juice. Served this in a bowl in order to spoon up all the wonderful broth. You can experiment with all kinds of herbs and spices for a different flavor.
What about leftovers? Put them into a salad, mix with cream cheese for your morning bagel or whatever strikes your fancy.
For more about preparing fish that is delicious, please read Fearless About Fish next.
Your plates are always so colorful looking and very appealing to the senses. Amazing is that you are able to work with whatever you already have on hand. Nice that you are good at improvising these healthy, delicious meals and have your
Husband test them out.
Thank you!