POACHED FISH WITH CUCUMBERS

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White fish is poached in wine and served with cucumbers cooked in whipping cream seasoned with mild mustard and tarragon.

Provided by Dickie

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tilapia

Time 1h20m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 teaspoon salt
2 cucumbers, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded, and chopped
1 cup whipping cream
2 tablespoons prepared mustard
2 teaspoons chopped fresh tarragon
2 cups white wine
salt to taste
1 bay leaf
2 (3 ounce) fresh tilapia fillets

Steps:

  • Sprinkle salt over the cucumber pieces; allow to sit 1 hour. Strain liquid from cucumbers.
  • Combine the whipping cream, mustard, and tarragon in a saucepan over medium heat; add the cucumbers and simmer 8 minutes.
  • Pour the wine into a large skillet over medium heat. Season with salt and add the Bay leaf. Bring the wine to a boil. Lay the tilapia into the skillet, reduce heat to medium-low and cook until the tilapia flakes easily with a fork, 8 to 10 minutes. Serve fish with cucumbers on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 754.2 calories, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 194.5 mg, Fat 46.1 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 22.6 g, SaturatedFat 27.8 g, Sodium 1455.7 mg, Sugar 7.4 g

Amber Iwamoto
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the fish is always cooked perfectly. The cucumber sauce is also delicious.


Rani Akter
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing. The fish was cooked to perfection and the cucumber sauce was the perfect complement.


Deseye Tiffany
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I've made this recipe a few times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The fish is always cooked perfectly and the cucumber sauce is delicious.


Peppi Volanen
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This is a great recipe for a summer meal. The fish is light and flaky, and the cucumber sauce is refreshing and cool.


okoro godhelp
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the fish and the sauce.


Ahmad zia Ibrahimy
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This dish is healthy and delicious. The fish is a good source of protein and omega-3 fatty acids, and the cucumber sauce is packed with vitamins and minerals.


Nuruddin Ahmad Saifi
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I was a bit skeptical about the cucumber sauce, but it was actually really good. It's light and refreshing, and it pairs well with the fish.


Tamara Mory
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a success. The fish is always moist and flavorful, and the cucumber sauce is the perfect balance of tangy and creamy.


Muhammad Khalid
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I love the simplicity of this dish. It's perfect for a weeknight meal when you don't have a lot of time to cook. The fish and cucumber pair well together, and the sauce is light and flavorful.


Thobani Gcwensa
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This recipe was a delightful surprise! The fish was cooked to perfection, flaky and tender, and the cucumber sauce was a refreshing complement. I served it over jasmine rice and it was a hit with my family.