Poached Halibut

Name: Poached Halibut
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 halibut or cod fillets (1-1/2 pounds); 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules; 1/2 cup water; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley; 3/4 teaspoon minced chives; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 4 whole peppercorns; 1 bay leaf; 1 medium lemon, sliced; THYME WINE SAUCE:; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/4 cup white wine or chicken broth; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon each dried thyme and salt

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Yield 4 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Rosadene Herold of Likeville, Indiana relies on her microwave to get delicious whitefish on the table in no time.

Ingredients

4 halibut or cod fillets (1-1/2 pounds)
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley
3/4 teaspoon minced chives
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 whole peppercorns
1 bay leaf
1 medium lemon, sliced
THYME WINE SAUCE:
2 tablespoons butter
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup white wine or chicken broth
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon each dried thyme and salt

Directions

Place the fillets in a microwave-safe dish; sprinkle with bouillon. In a bowl, combine the next seven ingredients. Pour over fish. Place lemon over fillets. Cover and microwave on high for 3-4 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Remove fish and keep warm. Strain cooking liquid; reserve 2 tablespoons.
For sauce, place butter and garlic in a microwave-safe dish. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 45 seconds. Add the remaining ingredients and reserved cooking liquid. Cook 30 seconds longer or until bubbly. Serve over fish.

Rosadene Herold of Likeville, Indiana relies on her microwave to get delicious whitefish on the table in no time.

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