Simple Poached Cod Recipe Recipe

Name: Simple Poached Cod Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients: 6 cups cold water; 1/4 cup dry white wine; 3 medium shallots, thinly sliced; 3 medium red potatoes, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced; 1 medium carrot, peeled and thinly sliced on the bias; 2 tablespoons kosher salt; 2 medium bay leaves; 1 tablespoon black peppercorns; 4 (6-ounce) cod fillets; 1/2 medium lemon, sliced paper thin; 6 fresh parsley sprigs, stems trimmed and coarsely chopped

Servings: persons

6 cups cold water
1/4 cup dry white wine
3 medium shallots, thinly sliced
3 medium red potatoes, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
1 medium carrot, peeled and thinly sliced on the bias
2 tablespoons kosher salt
2 medium bay leaves
1 tablespoon black peppercorns
4 (6-ounce) cod fillets
1/2 medium lemon, sliced paper thin
6 fresh parsley sprigs, stems trimmed and coarsely chopped

1
Combine water, wine, shallots, potatoes, carrot, salt, bay leaves, and peppercorns in a large, shallow-sided pot and bring to a boil over high heat.
2
Reduce heat to low until liquid is at a simmer.
3
When poaching liquid is barely simmering, add fish in a single layer, making sure it is completely covered with liquid.
4
Poach until cod flesh is opaque and flakes easily (the internal temperature should be 175 degrees F) and vegetables are fork tender, about 7 minutes.
5
To serve, place 1 fish fillet in each of 4 bowls, divide vegetables and broth evenly, and garnish with lemon slices and parsley.

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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: 6 cups cold water, 1/4 cup dry white wine, 3 medium shallots, thinly sliced, 3 medium red potatoes, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Simple Poached Cod Recipe 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.

Simple Poached Cod Recipe

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