Division of Marketing and Development
Nelson L. Mongiovi, Director
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Charles H. Bronson, Commissioner
Poached Amberjack |
Seafood-4176 |
| Ingredients |
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| 2 |
pounds Florida amberjack steaks or fillets |
| 2 |
cups water |
| 1/4 |
cup Florida lemon juice |
| 1 |
small Florida onion, sliced |
| 1 |
teaspoon salt |
| 3 |
peppercorns |
| 2 |
sprigs Florida parsley |
| 1 |
bay leaf |
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Fluffy Lemon Sauce (recipe follows) |
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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 |
| 2 |
tablespoons butter |
| 2 |
tablespoons all-purpose flour |
| 1/2 |
teaspoon salt |
| 1/4 |
teaspoon paprika |
| 1 1/4 |
cups Florida 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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