Poached Fish

Prep: 20 min Cook: 70 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: Filipino

Poached fish in a flavorful court bouillon offers delicate, tender white meat with aromatic vegetable notes. Perfect for a light, elegant meal, this dish pairs well with sauces like Hollandaise and suits those seeking a healthy, sophisticated seafood option.

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Ingredients

  • 1 piece lapu-lapu (about 1 1/2 kilo)
  • 8 to 10 cups water
  • 3/4 to 1 cup vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 pieces carrots, minced
  • 3 onions, minced
  • 1 bay leaf
  • pinch of thyme
  • 4 stalks parsley

Instructions

  1. Place all ingredients except peppercorn and fish into a saucepan.
  2. Bring to a boil and simmer for 1 hour.
  3. Add peppercorns and simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
  4. Pass the broth through a food mill or fine strainer.
  5. Place clean and dry fish in tepid court bouillon and bring to a boil.
  6. Lower the heat and simmer until the fish is cooked.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

421 kcal 21% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 6.8g 14% DV
Total Fat 21.8g 28% DV
Carbs 58.3g 21% DV
Fiber 16.5g 59% DV
Sugar 15.3g 31% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10140.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 1024.3mg 22% DV
Cholesterol 12.3mg 4% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 995mcg 100% DV
Vitamin C 55.9mg 62% DV
Vitamin D 0mcg
Calcium 391.3mg 30% DV
Iron 16.8mg 93% DV

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

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