Poached Fish Parmesan
Description: Recharge your energy level after exercise with this quick and delicious dinner.
Ingredients:
1 1/4 lbs (560 g) fillets of white fish
2 cups (500 mL) Milk
3 tbsp (45 mL) butter
3 tbsp (45 mL) all-purpose flour
1/2 cup (125 mL) dry white wine
1/2 cup (125 mL) grated Canadian Parmesan Cheese
2 tbsp (30 mL) chopped fresh chives or green onions
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 red or green bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 lb (450 g) fettuccine or broad egg noodles
Preparation:
Cut fillets into serving size portions.
In a large covered skillet, simmer fillets gently in milk for 5 to 10 min, or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
Carefully transfer fish to a platter and keep warm; reserve milk.
Melt butter in a medium saucepan; add flour and cook for 2 min. Gradually add reserved hot milk; cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until thickened. Add white wine, Parmesan cheese, chives, salt, pepper and red or green bell pepper; heat an additional 10 min.
Meanwhile, cook fettuccine in boiling, salted water until al dente; drain.
Arrange fish and sauce over pasta.