Poached Fish And Vegetables With Garlic Mayonnaise

Name: Poached Fish And Vegetables With Garlic Mayonnaise
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Salt and pepper; 1 pound cod or salmon fillet in a thick slab; 4 medium carrots, peeled and in chunks; 1 pound fingerling potatoes; 3/4 pound green beans, trimmed; 1 egg or egg yolk; Dash cayenne; 1/4 teaspoon saffron, optional; 1 or more cloves garlic, roughly chopped; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 cup extra virgin olive oil

Servings: persons

Salt and pepper
1 pound cod or salmon fillet in a thick slab
4 medium carrots, peeled and in chunks
1 pound fingerling potatoes
3/4 pound green beans, trimmed
1 egg or egg yolk
Dash cayenne
1/4 teaspoon saffron, optional
1 or more cloves garlic, roughly chopped
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 cup extra virgin olive oil

1
Begin poaching the fish and vegetables at least 3 hours before serving.
2
Bring a large pot of water to a boil, and salt it.
3
Meanwhile, place fish in a skillet or saucepan, and cover with water.
4
Add a large pinch of salt, and turn heat to medium high.
5
When water boils, lower heat, simmer fish for 8 to 10 minutes or until a thin-bladed knife inserted into the center meets little resistance.
6
Remove fish with a slotted spoon to a plate, cover loosely, and refrigerate.
7
Add carrots and potatoes to the pot of boiling water.
8
Cook until tender, then remove with slotted spoon.
9
Run under cold water.
10
Refrigerate.
11
Cook beans in the same water.
12
When crisp-tender, drain and plunge beans into a bowl of ice water.
13
Refrigerate.
14
To make aioli, combine egg, cayenne, saffron, garlic, lemon juice and 1/4 cup of the oil in a blender or a food processor.
15
Turn on machine, and begin adding remaining oil in a thin, steady stream.
16
As mixture thickens, add oil a bit faster, blending until emulsion is thick.
17
Taste, adjust seasoning, and chill.
18
Serve fish and vegetables cold, passing aioli at table, along with some crusty bread.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Salt and pepper, 1 pound cod or salmon fillet in a thick slab, 4 medium carrots, peeled and in chunks, 1 pound fingerling potatoes, and more.

Yes, Poached Fish And Vegetables With Garlic Mayonnaise falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!