POACHED ORANGE ROUGHY WITH TARRAGON SAUCE

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A flavorful herb-flecked sauce enhances the mild, poached-to-perfection fish fillet in this recipe from our Test Kitchen.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 cups water
1 cup dry white wine or vegetable broth
1/4 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped carrot
2 tablespoons chopped onion
2 tablespoons lemon juice
7 whole peppercorns
1 bay leaf
2 teaspoons dried tarragon, divided
4 orange roughy or red snapper fillet (4 ounces each)
1/8 teaspoon each salt and white pepper
2 tablespoons 2% milk
1 egg yolk

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet, combine the water, wine or broth, vegetables, lemon juice, peppercorns, bay leaf and 1-1/2 teaspoons tarragon. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; add fillets and poach, uncovered, until fish is firm and flakes easily with a fork (about 8-10 minutes per inch of fillet thickness). Remove to a warm serving platter., Strain 1 cup of cooking liquid, place in a saucepan. Add salt and pepper. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced to about 1/3 cup. Remove from the heat. In a small bowl, beat milk and egg yolk. Stir 1 tablespoon reduced liquid into egg mixture' return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Stir in remaining tarragon. Bring to a gentle boil over low heat; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Spoon over fish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 106 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 152mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Bukenya Shafic
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are impressive. The fish was flaky and moist, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this dish to anyone looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Good gaming PRO
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I'm not a big fan of fish, but this recipe changed my mind. The orange and tarragon flavors were perfectly balanced, and the fish was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Tshoba Bambiso
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This dish is a keeper! The fish was cooked perfectly and the sauce was divine. I highly recommend this recipe.


legend beast
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a great way to cook orange roughy. The fish was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


H Assnain
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This recipe is a winner! The fish was flaky and moist, and the sauce was creamy and tangy. I will definitely be making this again.


ram zap
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious. The fish is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is creamy and flavorful.


MT Ndonga
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This dish is so elegant and delicious, perfect for a special occasion. The fish was cooked to perfection and the sauce was divine. I highly recommend this recipe.


Maria Phillips
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I'm not a big fan of fish, but this recipe changed my mind. The orange and tarragon flavors were perfectly balanced, and the fish was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Abdullahraja911 Rub nwaz
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This recipe is a staple in my household. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. The fish is always flaky and moist, and the sauce is creamy and flavorful.


Nia Covington
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I love this recipe! The fish is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is so flavorful. I always get compliments when I make this dish.


Nalain Abbas
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I made this dish for my family and they all loved it! The fish was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Jordan Parr
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were impressive. The fish was flaky and moist, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this dish to anyone looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Mayaya Ntanzi
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I'm a professional chef and I have to say, this recipe is a keeper. The fish was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I would highly recommend this dish to anyone looking for a flavorful and elegant meal.


Dania Alston
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I made this dish for my wife on our anniversary and she loved it! The fish was cooked perfectly and the sauce was divine. It was a truly special meal.


SpookzMcDookz
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This dish was a hit at my dinner party! Everyone loved the delicate flavor of the fish and the creamy sauce. I will definitely be adding this to my regular dinner rotation.


Karomiddin Musurmonov
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of fish, but I'm so glad I did! The orange and tarragon flavors were perfectly balanced, and the fish was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Md raj rafi Khan
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I followed the recipe exactly and the results were amazing. The fish was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was creamy and tangy. My family loved it!


PAKISTAN HERO
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This poached orange roughy with tarragon sauce was an absolute delight! The fish was cooked to perfection, flaky and moist, and the sauce was a perfect complement with its bright, citrusy flavor. I will definitely be making this dish again.