Oriental Poached Fish Recipe

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Ingredients:

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15 sprigs fresh cilantro , torn in half
1 inch long piece fresh ginger , lightly smashed with the flat side of a knife
2 garlic cloves, peeled
4 scallions, cut into thirds
3 tbsp peanut oil
2 tsp salt
3 tbsp sugar
2 tbsp gin
1 1/2-2 lbs fresh fish fillets ( trout , striped bass , red snapper , catfish)
2 1/2 tbsp soy sauce
1 1/2 tsp sugar
1 tbsp dry sherry
1/2 tsp rice vinegar
1 pinch ground pepper
2 tbsp chicken stock
2 tbsp peanut oil
2 tbsp fresh ginger , julienned
2 scallions, white parts only , cut into 1/2 inch long julienne

Directions:

Combine poaching liquid ingredients with water to bring the mixture within 1 1/2 inches from top of fish poacher, Dutch oven or lidded pan. Bring to a boil and boil for 5 minutes.
Add fish to poaching liquid. Cover pan; immediately turn off heat. Let fish cook, undisturbed for 10 minutes.
Stir together soy sauce, sugar, sherry, vinegar, pepper and chicken stock in mixing bowl. Set aside.
Transfer fish to warmed platter. Discard poaching liquid.
Heat peanut oil in a wok or large nonstick skillet over high heat. When a wisp of smoke appears, add ginger and scallions. Cook, stirring and shaking for 1 minute; add sauce. Once sauce boils, pour contents of pan over fish. Serve at once.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	804.13 Kcal (3367 kJ)
Calories from fat	480.82 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	53.42g	82%
Cholesterol	0.23mg	0%
Sodium	2782.54mg	116%
Potassium	1349.65mg	29%
Total Carbs	28.86g	10%
Sugars	9.78g	39%
Dietary Fiber	13.06g	52%
Protein	47.88g	96%
Vitamin C	7.2mg	12%
Iron	4.7mg	26%
Calcium	217.1mg	22%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	275.56 Kcal (1154 kJ)
Calories from fat	164.77 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	18.31g	82%
Cholesterol	0.08mg	0%
Sodium	953.53mg	116%
Potassium	462.5mg	29%
Total Carbs	9.89g	10%
Sugars	3.35g	39%
Dietary Fiber	4.47g	52%
Protein	16.41g	96%
Vitamin C	2.5mg	12%
Iron	1.6mg	26%
Calcium	74.4mg	22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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bitter
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Weightwatchers Points

19.7

Points
20

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
cholesterol free,
good source of fiber

Bad Points

High in Sodium

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