Best 7 Fish Poached In Cider Recipes

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Craving a delectable seafood dish that tantalizes your taste buds? Look no further than fish poached in cider, a culinary masterpiece that blends the delicate flavors of fish with the vibrant notes of apple cider. This classic recipe has been passed down through generations, cherished for its simplicity and remarkable taste. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a home cook seeking an impressive dish, let's embark on a culinary journey to explore the art of poaching fish in cider and discover the secrets behind this timeless delicacy.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

FISH POACHED IN CIDER



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Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, weekday, main course

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 teaspoon butter, or more to taste
1/2 cup sliced or minced shallots
1 cup roughly chopped portobello or other mushrooms
1 1/2 pounds any white-fleshed fillet of fish, about 1 inch thick, in 1 or 2 pieces
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 cup dry sparkling cider

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 500 degrees. Smear the bottom of an ovenproof skillet with the butter; sprinkle the shallots and mushrooms around the sides of the skillet. Season the fish with salt and pepper, and lay it in the center of the skillet. Pour the cider around the fish.
  • Bring to a boil on top of the stove, then transfer to the oven. Bake for about 8 minutes; it's highly unlikely the fish will need more time than this unless it is very thick (or you like it very well done). Baste with the pan juices, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 226, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 36 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 661 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CIDER-POACHED FISH



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This is from The Washington Post. Haven't tried it yet, but it did sound interesting. To be served with steamed green beans or new potatoes.

Provided by Nabiha

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 -3 shallots (or 1/4 small onion)
5 ounces mushrooms, such as portobello, button, cremini
1 1/2-2 lbs white fish fillets, such as black cod, haddock, halibut or 1 1/2-2 lbs tilapia fillets
1 cup dry sparkling apple cider
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, for swirling in at the end (optional)
3/4 cup creme fraiche (optional)
salt & freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Peel and mince the shallots.
  • Stem and wash the mushrooms, then coarsely chop, should yield 1/2 - 3/4 cup.
  • Cut the fish into 2 or 4 equally sized pieces, if necessary, so that they fit comfortably in a large skillet.
  • Melt 2 tbsps of the butter in a large skillet, preferably non-stick, over medium-low heat. When it is foamy, add the shallots and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5-7 minutes, until they are transluscent.
  • Season the fish lightly on both sides with salt and pepper. Arrange the pieces in the skillet in a single layer.
  • Cook for 1-2 minutes, then add the mushrooms, stirring to combine.
  • Add the cider, increase the heat to medium or medium-high so that bubbles appear at the edges of the skillet.
  • Cover and cook for 8-10 minutes; turn the fish pieces over halfway through, if desired.
  • Transfer the fish to a deep serving dish to keep warm, leaving the liquid in the skillet.
  • Increase the heat to medium-high, if needed; cook uncovered for 2-3 minutes to reduce sauce slightly. Taste and adjust the seasoning as necessary.
  • (At this point, if you want to make a richer sauce, remove the skillet from the heat. Add the creme fraiche or butter and stir to incorporate.).
  • Spoon the sauce over fish.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219.4, Fat 8.1, SaturatedFat 4.1, Cholesterol 129.5, Sodium 126.5, Carbohydrate 2.9, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.6, Protein 32.6

FISH FILLET POACHED IN CIDER



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Fish Fillet Poached in Cider. The ideal fish for this Norman recipe is Dover sole, but cod, or any other firm white fillet, is a very good substitute.

Provided by SOSCuisine

Categories     Main courses/Entrées

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tbsp olive oil
1 onions
1 clove garlic
8 button (white) mushrooms
700 g cod fillet
1 pinch salt
ground pepper to taste
1 1/2 cup cider
2 tbsp fresh dill
aluminum foil

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 205ºC/400ºF.
  • Prepare the vegetables: Thinly slice the onion, mince the garlic and slice the mushrooms.
  • Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat.
  • Add the onion then sauté until it begins to soften.
  • Add the garlic and mushrooms then cook, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms are softened, about 7 min.
  • Transfer the vegetables to an ovenproof baking dish just large enough to contain the fish.
  • Sprinkle the fish with salt and pepper then put it over the vegetables.
  • Pour the cider around all and bring to a boil on top of the stove (alternatively you may bring to a boil just the cider in a small saucepan).
  • Cover the dish with foil, then put it in the middle of the oven.
  • Bake 12 to 15 min, until the fish is done.
  • It is important to check with a fork to see if it is cooked through.
  • Garnish with dill then serve the fish on the warmed plates, with the vegetables and juices spooned over it.
  • If necessary, reduce the juices in a small saucepan, then add it to the fish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190 calories/serving, Fat 4

COD POACHED IN CIDER



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The ideal fish for this Norman preparation is Dover sole-the real thing, a fish with great flavor and unmatched texture. But this isn't an ideal world-you're unlikely to find Dover sole and equally unlikely to want to pay the asking price if you do. Fortunately, cod is a good substitute. In fact, as long as you don't overcook it, it's fantastic here. Any firm but not tough white fillet will also work: red snapper and black sea bass are excellent choices. If you can pick up mussels at the same time, by all means go for the variation; the broth and overall results will be improved markedly. In Normandy, this would inevitably be accompanied by a potato gratin like the one on page 482 and, if you were lucky, a salad.

Yield makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons butter
1 large onion, sliced
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 1/2 to 2 pounds fillets of cod or red snapper, about 1 inch thick, in 1 or 2 pieces
2 cups dry sparkling cider
Chopped fresh parsley leaves for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F. Put the butter in a small skillet and turn the heat to medium. Add the onion and a sprinkling of salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is soft but not yet beginning to brown. Turn off the heat. Transfer the onion to a flameproof ceramic or nonstick baking dish just large enough to contain the fish. Sprinkle the fish with salt and pepper and put it over the onion. Pour the cider around all and bring to a boil on top of the stove.
  • Cover with foil and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the fish is done (a thin-bladed knife inserted into its center will meet little resistance). Garnish with parsley and serve the fish with the onion and juices spooned over it.
  • Clean 2 pounds mussels (page 208) and combine them with the cider in a covered pot. Turn the heat to high and cook, shaking the pan occasionally, until the mussels open, about 10 minutes. When they are cool enough to handle, remove them from their shells; pass the cider through a cheesecloth-lined strainer. Proceed as directed, using the mussel-scented cider for the liquid and adding the shelled mussels to the fish about halfway through its cooking time.
  • In step 1, when the onion begins to soften, add 1 cup trimmed and chopped white, cremini, or portobello mushrooms and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms have given up their liquid, about 10 minutes more. Proceed as directed.

CIDER POACHED PEARS RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: pear, apple cider, orange juice, star anises, cinnamon stick, vanilla extract, greek yogurt, almond

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pear
1 cup apple cider
⅔ cup orange juice
2 star anises
1 cinnamon stick
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons greek yogurt
⅓ cup almond, a handful

Steps:

  • Peel the pear, cut in half and core.
  • Add the cider, orange juice, star anise, cinnamon stick and vanilla extract to a small to medium pan.
  • Bring to boil, then reduce to a simmer.
  • Add the pear halves and poach at a low-medium heat for 10-20 minutes (until you can stick a knife through with no resistance).
  • Remove the pear halves when cooked.
  • Reduce the rest of the mixture over a medium heat until it is a thicker glaze.
  • Serve the pears with a dollop of greek yogurt, a handful of toasted almonds and the glaze.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 282 calories, Carbohydrate 42 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 7 grams, Sugar 29 grams

COD POACHED IN CIDER



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Make and share this Cod Poached in Cider recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     European

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons butter
1 large onion, sliced
salt
black pepper
1 1/2-2 lbs cod fish fillets, about 1 inch thick, in 1 to 2 pieces (or red snapper)
2 cups dry sparkling apple cider
chopped fresh parsley leaves, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°.
  • Put the butter in a small skillet and turn the heat to medium.
  • Add the onion and a sprinkling of salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is soft but not yet beginning to brown.
  • Turn off the heat.
  • Transfer the onion to a flameproof ceramic or nonstick baking dish just large enough to contain the fish.
  • Sprinkle the fish with salt and pepper and put it over the onion.
  • Pour the cider around all and bring to a boil on top of the stove.
  • Cover with foil and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the fish is done (a thin-bladed knife inserted into its center will meet little resistance).
  • Garnish with parsley and serve the fish with onion and juices spoon over it.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205.7, Fat 6.9, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 88.6, Sodium 144.3, Carbohydrate 3.5, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 1.6, Protein 30.8

CIDER-SPIKED FISH PIE



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This recipe for a smoky fish pie comes from the British food writer Ruby Tandoh. The filling is a simple mix of peas, cod and smoked haddock, gently poached in milk, thickened with roux and spiked with dry cider. Don't worry if the fish isn't completely cooked when you're putting together the pie; it will finish up in the oven, where it bubbles under a thick layer of mashed potato and grated cheese. The result is tender and luxuriously creamy comfort food.

Provided by Tejal Rao

Categories     dinner, lunch, pies and tarts, main course

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 2/3 pounds/750 grams russet potatoes, peeled and quartered
3 1/2 tablespoons/50 grams salted butter
1/4 cup/50 milliliters whole milk
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 1/2 cups/350 milliliters whole milk
9 ounces/250 grams cod fillet, cut into 2- to 3-inch pieces
9 ounces/250 grams smoked haddock, cut into 2- to 3-inch pieces
2 tablespoons/28 grams salted butter
2 tablespoons flour
2/3 cup/150 milliliters dry cider
4 1/2 ounces/125 grams mild Cheddar, grated
1 1/3 cups/150 grams frozen peas

Steps:

  • Prepare the topping: Place potatoes in a pot of water and boil until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain, then mash or push through a ricer. Mix in butter and milk, and season generously with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • Make the filling: Heat milk until it's steaming, then add fish and poach on low heat for 3 to 4 minutes. Strain the parcooked fish, saving the milk, and set aside.
  • Melt butter over low heat, then add flour and whisk until smooth. Sizzle for a couple of minutes, until golden brown, then slowly whisk in the cider until it's a smooth paste. Allow to bubble for a minute, then gradually whisk in the fish-poaching milk. Turn off heat and gently add fish, half the Cheddar and the peas.
  • Heat oven to 400 degrees. Pour the filling into an ovenproof dish set on a foil-lined baking sheet (it may bubble over the edges a bit in the oven). Top evenly with mashed potato, spreading it out to the edges of the dish, and sprinkle over remaining cheese. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the top is golden. Allow to cool just slightly before serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 673, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 53 grams, Fat 31 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 45 grams, SaturatedFat 18 grams, Sodium 1287 milligrams, Sugar 12 grams, TransFat 1 gram

Tips:

  • Choose the right cider: Use a dry, hard cider for a more savory dish, or a sweeter cider for a more balanced flavor.
  • Don't boil the cider: Bring it to a simmer and then reduce the heat to low. Boiling the cider will make the fish tough.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: The fish should be in a single layer in the pan so that it cooks evenly.
  • Cook the fish until it is just cooked through: The fish should be opaque and flaky, but not overcooked.

Conclusion:

Poached fish in cider is a classic French dish that is both simple to make and delicious. The delicate flavor of the fish is complemented perfectly by the slightly sweet and tangy cider, and the addition of aromatics such as onion, garlic, and thyme adds depth of flavor. This dish can be served with a variety of sides, such as roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or rice.

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