Poached Steelhead Trout

WHY I LOVE THIS RECIPE:  I love poaching fish. It is so simple and failproof. the fish is great cold with a variety of sauces and garnishes.

Poached Steelhead Trout

Main Dishes

Servings: 10 people

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Ingredients

• 1 medium onion, sliced
• 1 lemon, sliced
• 1 3-4 lb steelhead trout*
• white wine
• water
• 1 thinly sliced English cucumber
• 1 lime, cut into wedges

Instructions

• For ease in handling, wrap the whole fish in cheesecloth.
• Add sliced onions and lemons to the bottom of the fish poacher or large skillet.
• Place fish on top of onions and lemons.
• Pour any amount of white wine over fish, then add enough water to cover about 1 inch above the fish.
• Bring the liquid to boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cover. Poach for about 15 minutes until fish will flake when you put a fork to the end of it. The thicker the fish, the longer it will take.
• Refrigerate. Garnish with cucumbers and limes just before serving.

Notes

*Steelhead is  a trout that behaves like a salmon.