Easy Thai Poached Fish Recipe

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Ingredients:

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3 small shallots or 1 small onion, peeled and coarse chopped
2 inches fresh ginger, peeled and coarsely chopped
1/2 bunch fresh coriander , with roots, cleaned and coarsely chopped
2 tbsp nam pla fish sauce or 1 tsp anchovy paste
1 tbsp tamarind paste (soaked at least 10 minutes in 2 tbsp white or cider vinegar or lime juice) or 1 1/2 tbsp dark raisins (soaked at least 10 minutes in 2 tbsp white or cider vinegar or lime juice)
1 tsp dark brown sugar
2 small fresh chili peppers, stemmed or 1 tbsp fresh chili paste or 1 tbsp tabasco sauce or 1 tsp dried red pepper flakes
3 cups good quality chicken broth
salt or soy sauce, to taste, if needed
1 -1 1/2 lb thick fish fillet, divided in 3 to 6 serving-size pieces ( snapper , cod , halibut , bass , haddock , or salmon)
2 scallions
3 tbsp fresh minced basil
1/4 cup fresh coriander leaves
1 tsp minced fresh green chilies ( optional) or 1 tsp red chile (optional)
1 tsp very thin sliced or slivered fresh ginger

Directions:

Put first 7 ingredients in blender and process to a puree (use some of the broth if necessary).
Add this puree to the rest of the broth in a wide heavy based pan (you will be poaching fish in this pan), bring to a boil, lower heat and simmer 5 minutes.
Taste now for seasoning, adding salt/soy if necessary.
Optional Extra Step: Sear fish pieces in a separate very hot saute pan in some butter or oil-no more than 30 seconds each side (This adds color and flavor, but isn't strictly necessary).
Add fish pieces to simmering (it should be bubbling when you add fish) liquid and poach on slightly lowered heat, turning once, about 5 to 8 minutes total (depends on type and thickness of fish and if you have seared it).
Do not overcook!
Remove fish and serve in a platter, with sauce poured over the fish.
Sprinkle with garnishes.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1377.55 Kcal (5768 kJ)
Calories from fat	731.2 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	81.24g	125%
Cholesterol	148mg	49%
Sodium	899.33mg	37%
Potassium	2435.5mg	52%
Total Carbs	41.55g	14%
Sugars	24.64g	99%
Dietary Fiber	12.01g	48%
Protein	131.53g	263%
Vitamin C	137.5mg	229%
Vitamin A	14.8mg	493%
Iron	7.4mg	41%
Calcium	708.9mg	71%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	183.08 Kcal (767 kJ)
Calories from fat	97.18 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.8g	125%
Cholesterol	19.67mg	49%
Sodium	119.53mg	37%
Potassium	323.69mg	52%
Total Carbs	5.52g	14%
Sugars	3.28g	99%
Dietary Fiber	1.6g	48%
Protein	17.48g	263%
Vitamin C	18.3mg	229%
Vitamin A	2mg	493%
Iron	1mg	41%
Calcium	94.2mg	71%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

33.5

Points
36

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
low sodium,
low cholesterol

Bad Points

High in Sodium,
High in Total Fat

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