Lemon & Oil-Poached White Fish

🍋 Lemon & Oil-Poached White Fish – Elegant, Clean, and Bursting with Mediterranean Flavor

✨ Why You’ll Love This Recipe:

Forget dry, overcooked fish! This lemon & oil-poached white fish is tender, juicy, and subtly infused with citrus and herbs. It’s the kind of dish you’d expect at a spa retreat or seaside bistro — but it’s incredibly easy to make at home.

Using a gentle olive oil poaching method, this recipe delivers restaurant-level results with only a handful of clean, wholesome ingredients. It’s ideal for anyone following a low-carb, gluten-free, Mediterranean, or clean eating lifestyle.

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🛒 Ingredients:
• 2 white fish fillets (such as cod, halibut, sea bass, or haddock)
• ¾ cup good quality olive oil
• Juice of 1 lemon
• Zest of 1 lemon
• 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 1–2 sprigs fresh thyme or dill
• Salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
• Optional: pinch of red chili flakes (for subtle heat)

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🍳 Instructions:
1. Prepare the Poaching Oil:
In a small skillet or saucepan (just big enough to hold the fish in one layer), add the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic slices, and herbs. Warm gently over low heat for 3–4 minutes. Don’t let it simmer or bubble — this is a gentle infusion.
2. Add the Fish:
Season the fillets with salt and pepper. Gently lower them into the warm oil mixture. Poach over very low heat for 10–12 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork. The oil should never boil — just barely warm enough to cook.
3. Plate & Finish:
Use a spatula to carefully lift the fish from the oil. Serve warm, drizzled with a bit of the infused oil, and a wedge of fresh lemon. Garnish with extra herbs or chili flakes if desired.

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🥗 Serving Suggestions:
• Serve over a bed of herbed quinoa or couscous
• Pair with roasted asparagus or steamed green beans
• Add a spoon of cucumber yogurt sauce or tzatziki for a cooling contrast

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💡 Why Your Blog Readers Will Keep Coming Back:
• ✅ Ultra-healthy & packed with omega-3s
• ✅ Elegant enough for guests, easy enough for weeknights
• ✅ Mediterranean diet–approved
• ✅ Naturally gluten-free & low-carb
• ✅ Ready in under 20 minutes