Poached Striped Bass Recipe

This Poached Bass is simply awesome! Try this fish with irresistible seasonings for your next meal and let me know if you like it ! Your suggestions for this Poached Bass are welcome !

Summary

Difficulty LevelEasyHealth IndexAverage
CuisineMethod
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Ingredients

 Water1 Quart
 Dry white wine1 Quart
 Juice of 3 lemons
 Olive oil2 Cup (16 tbs)
 Onions2 Medium, quartered
 1 large carrot, pared and left whole
 2 celery stalks with leaves
 Leeks2
 Salt To Taste
 Coriander seeds10
 Whole peppercorns8 To taste
 Bay Leaf1
 Parsley sprigs4
 Sprig thyme1
 3 garlic cloves, peeled and left whole
 5 pounds bass, cleaned, with gills removed and head and tail left on

Directions

1. Pour water, wine, lemon juice, and olive oil into a saucepot.
2. Wrap remaining ingredients, except fish, in cheese cloth and add. Bring to boiling and simmer, covered, 1 5 minutes.
3. Wrap fish in cheesecloth. Place in a fish poacher or a deep greased baking dish.
4. Pour in stock, discarding vegetables; cover and simmer 15 minutes. Remove from heat.
5. Let fish remain in the liquid for another 1 5 minutes. Lift out of pan and drain; reserve fish stock for other use. Remove cheesecloth and peel off skin.
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