Poached Fish Berg-Style

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves: 6 Cuisine: French

A delicate poached fish dish with a flavorful tomato and onion sauce, finished with creamy and buttery accents, perfect for elegant dinners or special occasions.

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Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Cut a circle of waxed paper to fit a 10-inch skillet and tear a small hole in the center.
  2. Sprinkle the fish fillets with salt and pepper.
  3. Saute the minced onion with some butter in the skillet until golden brown.
  4. Place the fish fillets on top of the onions.
  5. Add the well-drained canned tomatoes and minced parsley over the fish.
  6. Pour the water with lemon juice or white wine into the skillet.
  7. Lay the waxed paper circle on top of the ingredients.
  8. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  9. Cover and cook over high heat for 5 to 10 minutes until the fish is cooked through.
  10. Remove the cover and waxed paper.
  11. Pour the light cream around the fish.
  12. Mix 1 tablespoon of softened butter with the flour and stir into the cooking liquid, moving the skillet in a circular motion to blend until the sauce thickens.
  13. Spoon the sauce over the fish and sprinkle with minced parsley.
  14. Serve directly from the skillet or arrange on a platter with the sauce.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

492 kcal 25% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 12.6g 25% DV
Total Fat 33.1g 42% DV
Carbs 40.5g 15% DV
Fiber 10.3g 37% DV
Sugar 2.9g 6% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9900.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 1731.5mg 37% DV
Cholesterol 83.8mg 28% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 28.5mcg 3% DV
Vitamin C 58.6mg 65% DV
Calcium 95mg 7% DV
Iron 15.2mg 84% DV
Diet fit High-fiber
Contains Milk

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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