Court bouillon
8 c. water (or 6 1/2 c. water, 1 1/2 c. wine)
1 lg. carrot, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 med. onion, sliced
2 to 3 lemon slices
1 full stem of parsley
1/4 tsp. peppercorns
1 bay leaf
Add more water to cover fish

Combine all ingredients in a fish poacher. Bring to a boil and simmer for 15 minutes.

POACHING CHART:

Type
:
Whole - any size
Fillets - 1/2" thick
3/4" thick
1" thick
Steaks - 3/4" thick
1" thick
Cooking time
:
10 min/inch
4-6 min
6-8 min
9-11 min
6-8 min
9-11 min

Serve hot or cold. Garnish with lemon, parsley. Remove skin of whole fish before serving.