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Butter Poached with Lemon and Shallots
A simple French technique that keeps fish silky and tender every time. Monkfish cooks gently in seasoned butter with lemon juice and shallots for rich, clean flavor.
👥 2 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 15 min⏳ Prep: 5 min🔥 Cook: 10 min👤 Stephanie Manley📖 copykat
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●saucepan
- ●pan
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Melt 1 ounce of butter in a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat. Add the shallots and cook until translucent, making sure the butter does not brown.
2
Add the lemon juice and the remaining butter. When the butter has melted, gently place the fish in the pan. The cooking liquid should reach about 2/3 of the way up the sides of the fish.
lemon juice1 tablespoon
3
Turn the temperature to high. Bring to a boil and cook for ⏱️ 3 minutes. Turn the heat down to low and cook for an additional minute.
4
Sprinkle sea salt over the fish and serve topped with fresh herbs.
sea salt (for finishing)
Nutrition Facts
calories
268 kcal
fat Content
14 g
serving Size
1 serving
sodium Content
90 mg
protein Content
34 g
cholesterol Content
115 mg
saturated Fat Content
8 g
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