Sunshine Poached Fish With Sorrel

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Servings: 2 Difficulty: Advanced
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A bright and delicate citrus-poached fish dish featuring fresh sorrel greens
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Sunshine Poached Fish With Sorrel

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 2 Calories: 158.9

Description

This Sunshine Poached Fish with Sorrel is a light, elegant main course that highlights the natural sweetness of white fish. Poached gently in a fragrant broth of fresh orange juice, lemon, and white wine, the fish remains moist and tender. The addition of fresh sorrel (or spinach) introduces a vibrant, slightly tart green that complements the citrus notes perfectly. Finished with a silky arrowroot-thickened sauce, this dish is ready in under 30 minutes, making it an ideal choice for a quick yet sophisticated weeknight dinner or a light lunch. It pairs beautifully with saffron rice or crusty bread to soak up the flavorful juices.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. In a large skillet or saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add the chopped shallots and thinly sliced leeks. Saut gently until just tender and translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Pour in the orange juice, lemon juice, and 2 oz of white wine.
  4. Bring the liquid mixture to a gentle boil.
  5. Season the fish fillets lightly with salt and pepper.
  6. Nestle the fish fillets into the hot liquid in the pan.
  7. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and poach the fish for 4 minutes.
  8. Scatter the chopped sorrel or spinach over the fish.
  9. Cover again and continue poaching for another 4 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and cooked through.
  10. Carefully remove the fish and greens to warm serving plates.
  11. In a small bowl, mix the arrowroot with 2 teaspoons of white wine to create a smooth slurry.
  12. Bring the remaining pan liquid to a simmer and stir in the arrowroot slurry to thicken the sauce.
  13. Spoon the thickened sauce over the fish and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 2

Amount Per Serving
Calories 158.9kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4.5g7%
Saturated Fat 1.1g6%
Cholesterol 56.8mg19%
Sodium 62.4mg3%
Total Carbohydrate 0.0g0%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 0.0g
Protein 26.1g53%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: poached fish, sorrel, citrus fish, white fish, flounder, tilapia, shad, spinach, orange juice, lemon, white wine, shallot, leek, arrowroot, quick dinner, healthy seafood, light meal, spring greens
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