Poached Whole Loup de Mer Recipe

Name: Poached Whole Loup de Mer
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 ribs celery, cut into 1/2-inch dice; 1 carrot, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch dice; 1 onion, cut into 1/2-inch dice; 1 bulb fennel, cut into 1/2-inch dice; 1 tomato, cut in half; 8 cups water; 2 1/2 cups dry white wine; 1/2 cup white vinegar; 4 garlic cloves, peeled, cut in half; 1 tablespoon coriander seed; 1 tablespoon fennel seed; 1 tablespoon salt; 1 teaspoon black peppercorns; 1 star anise; 4 pounds loup de mer*, scaled and cleaned

Servings: persons

2 ribs celery, cut into 1/2-inch dice
1 carrot, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch dice
1 onion, cut into 1/2-inch dice
1 bulb fennel, cut into 1/2-inch dice
1 tomato, cut in half
8 cups water
2 1/2 cups dry white wine
1/2 cup white vinegar
4 garlic cloves, peeled, cut in half
1 tablespoon coriander seed
1 tablespoon fennel seed
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon black peppercorns
1 star anise
4 pounds loup de mer*, scaled and cleaned

1
To make the poaching liquid, combine the celery, carrot, onion, fennel, tomato, water, wine, vinegar, garlic, coriander, fennel, salt, pepper and star anise in a large stockpot and heat to boiling.
2
Reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 2 hours.
3
Strain the liquid through a fine mesh sieve into a fish poacher and heat to boiling.
4
Place the whole fish in the hot poaching liquid.
5
Make sure the liquid covers the fish.
6
If there is not enough liquid, add water.
7
Lower the heat to simmering and poach the fish about 20 minutes for a large fish and 13 to 15 minutes for smaller fish.
8
Test the fish for doneness by inserting a metal skewer into the thickest part of the fish.
9
Leave the skewer in for 5 seconds, then remove it and place it on the inside of your wrist.
10
The skewer should be warm if the fish is done.
11
Remove the fish from the poaching liquid and place on a cutting board.
12
Remove the skin and any scales that stay behind.
13
Serve immediately.

188

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 ribs celery, cut into 1/2-inch dice, 1 carrot, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch dice, 1 onion, cut into 1/2-inch dice, 1 bulb fennel, cut into 1/2-inch dice, and more.

Yes, Poached Whole Loup de Mer falls under the General 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.

Poached Whole Loup de Mer

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