Poached Orange Roughy

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serves/makes:

ready in:
under 30 minutes

ingredients

2 pounds orange roughy
2 cups water
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 small onion, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon salt
3 peppercorns
2 fresh parsley
1 bay leaf

directions

Remove skin and bones from fish if necessary. Cut fish into serving size portions.

Combine water, lemon juice, onion, salt, peppercorns, parsley, and bay leaf in a skillet and bring to a boil. Reduce heat.

Place fish in a single layer in simmering liquid. Cover and simmer 8 to 10 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork. Carefully remove fish.