Poached Cod With Egg Sauce Recipe

Summary

Difficulty LevelMediumHealth IndexAverage
CuisineCourse
MethodInterest Group

Ingredients

 Cod steaks/Fillets2 Pound (Fresh Or Frozen)
 Boiling salted water1 1⁄2 Cup (24 tbs), salted (375 Ml)
 Thyme1 Teaspoon (5 Ml)
 Onion1 Medium, thinly sliced
 Bay leaf1
 Parsley2 Tablespoon
 Celery stalk1 , quartered
 Butter/Margarine1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs) (60 Ml)
 Flour3 Tablespoon (50 Ml)
 Cream1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs) (60 Ml)
 Parsley1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs), minced (60 Ml)
 Hard boiled eggs2
 Salt To Taste
 Salt To Taste
 Pepper To Taste

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: Complete recipe

Calories 1071 Calories from Fat 543

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 61 g93.9%

Saturated Fat 34.9 g174.7%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 608.5 mg202.8%

Sodium 1104.9 mg46%

Total Carbohydrates 106 g35.4%

Dietary Fiber 7.8 g31.4%

Sugars 31.8 g

Protein 26 g51.6%

Vitamin A 129% Vitamin C 141.4%

Calcium 35.5% Iron 44.8%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

If frozen fish is used, thaw 1 hour before cooking.
Place the steaks or fillets of cod in a glass or ceramic dish.
Add enough boiling water to just come to edge of fish without covering it, then add thyme, onion, bay leaf, parsley and celery.
Cover and microwave 10 minutes at HIGH.
Let stand 10 minutes.
To make sauce, place the butter or margarine in a 4-cup (1 L) microwave-safe measuring cup and melt 1 minute at HIGH.
Add the flour, mix well, add 1 cup (250 mL) cooking liquid and the salt.
Stir well.
Microwave 4 minutes at MEDIUM-HIGH.
Stir well, add the cream and the parsley and micro wave another 3 minutes at MEDIUM.
Stir well, add the eggs.
Salt and pepper to taste.
Drain the remaining water from the fish.
Place on a warm dish and pour the sauce over all.
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