Seafood Recipe: Perfect Poached Fish with Ginger and Basil

Perfect Poached Fish with Ginger and Basil

Ingredients:

• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons minced and peeled gingerroot
• 1 cup chicken stock
• 1 cup white wine
• 1/2 bunch of basil, minced - divided use
• 20 ounces firm fish steaks

Procedures:

1. In a deep skillet, combine garlic, ginger, stock, wine and half the basil. Bring to a near boil; reduce to a very low simmer. Add fish and cover. Poach for 10 minutes per inch of thickness until fork flaky.
2. Remove fish to a serving platter or individual plates and cover to keep warm.
3. Raise heat and cook poaching liquid at a steady, high simmer (do not boil ) until reduced by half. Strain and serve over fish. Garnish with reserved chopped basil.

Makes 4 servings.