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Poached Perch with Broccoli
from www.tasteofhome.com
Poached Perch with Broccoli
from www.tasteofhome.com
Ingredients:
1 pound fresh broccoli, cut into spears
3/4 cup water
1 small onion, sliced
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
2 pounds perch fillets
Garlic Sauce:
1 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Directions:
* Place broccoli in a steamer basket. Place in a saucepan over 1 in. of water; bring to a boil. Cover and steam until crisp-tender; set aside and keep warm.
*In a large skillet, combine the water, onion, bay leaf, salt and tarragon; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; add perch fillets in batches. Cover and cook until fish is firm and flakes easily with a fork. Remove fish and onions with a slotted spoon; keep warm. Discard bay leaf.
*In a large bowl, combine the sauce ingredients. stir in 2-4 tablespoons cooking liquid until sauce reaches desired consistency.
* Arrange broccoli on a serving platter; top with fish, onions and garlic sauce. Yield: 4-6 servings.