{"id":725,"date":"2012-08-23T08:25:10","date_gmt":"2012-08-23T14:25:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/realfoodchronicles.maoomba.com\/?p=725"},"modified":"2016-04-23T19:49:17","modified_gmt":"2016-04-24T01:49:17","slug":"easy-elegant-orange-poached-white-fish","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stormysweitzer.com\/recipes\/easy-elegant-orange-poached-white-fish\/","title":{"rendered":"Easy & Elegant Orange-poached White Fish"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"OrangeSome days I don\u2019t feel like cooking. At. All. You probably know the days \u2013 the ones when you\u2019re tired, it\u2019s hot, and you lack motivation to do anything in the kitchen that will take much effort, but you also want to eat something that is relatively healthy and light.<\/p>\n

Today was one of those days.<\/p>\n

Fortunately, I had the wherewithal to stop at the store on the way home from work to grab an orange and a catfish filet. That was the extent of my attention.<\/p>\n

Catfish, an affordable and sustainable choice according to Seafood Watch<\/a>, isn\u2019t on everybody\u2019s favorite fish list\u2026probably because its flavor and smell are stronger than those of other white fish. The trick to taming this fish is to let it sit in some citrus juice for 15 to 20 minutes before you cook it \u2013 just enough time to enjoy a glass of wine or decompress from the day a bit.<\/p>\n

When you\u2019re ready, simply pan-poach the fish in the juice (it is easier than it sounds) and serve it with whatever salad greens or fresh vegetables you have on hand. I used arugula, avocado, and a spoonful of the fresh-made salsa I got from the Mexican grocery down the street. My husband ate his fish in a corn tortilla with shredded cabbage and a squeeze of lime.<\/p>\n

Oh, and if you really don\u2019t like catfish, just substitute a white fish you do like. You can also use this pan-poaching technique with salmon<\/a>. Voila! A quick, delicious, and deceivingly simple healthy dinner idea.<\/p>\n

How to make pan-poached white fish (note: recipe follows)<\/h2>\n

1. Marinate the fish in fresh-squeezed orange juice (or lime if you have that instead)<\/p>\n

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Marinate fish in orange juice<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

2. Sear fish on both sides and then add remaining orange juice to pan (along with optional add-ins like garlic, cilantro, or chili flakes) and cover.<\/p>\n

\"Pan<\/p>\n

3. Serve with your favorite sides.<\/p>\n