Division of Marketing and Development
Susan Nardizzi, Director
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Adam H. Putnam, Commissioner
Florida Seafood Recipe
Poached Amberjack
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Seafood-4176
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Ingredients |
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2 pounds |
amberjack steaks or fillets |
2 cups |
water |
1/4 cup |
lemon juice |
1 small |
onion, sliced |
1 teaspoon |
salt |
3 |
peppercorns |
2 sprigs |
parsley |
1 |
bay leaf |
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Preparation |
Cut fish into serving-size portions. Combine remaining ingredients (except sauce) in a lightly-oiled, 10-inch skillet. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Place fish, single layer, in hot liquid, cover and simmer 8-10 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Place fish on a hot platter and serve with Fluffy Lemon Sauce.
Yield
6 servings
Nutritional Value Per Serving
Calories 170, Calories From Fat 25, Total Fat 3g, Saturated Fat 0g, Cholesterol 65mg, Total Carbohydrate 3g, Protein 32g
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Fluffy Lemon Sauce |
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2 tablespoons |
butter |
2 tablespoons |
all-purpose flour |
1/2 teaspoon |
salt |
1/4 teaspoon |
paprika |
1 1/4 cups |
milk |
1/2 cup |
mayonnaise |
2 teaspoons |
lemon juice |
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Preparation |
Melt butter in 1-quart saucepan; blend in flour, salt and paprika. Add milk gradually and cook, stirring constantly, until thickened. Stir in mayonnaise and lemon juice. Heat, but do not boil. Serve warm over poached fish.
Yield
approximately 1 3/4 cups
Nutritional Value Per Serving
Calories 310, Calories From Fat 270, Total Fat 30g, Saturated Fat 8g, Cholesterol 40mg, Total Carbohydrate 8g, Protein 3g
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Look for "Fresh from Florida" ingredients at your grocery store.
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