Poached Fish - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. water or skim milk
3 Tbsp. lemon juice
1 bay leaf
a few cloves or peppercorns
1 lb. fish fillets or steaks of your choice

Preparation

Stir together water, lemon juice, onion and seasonings in a large skillet.
Bring to a simmer.
Add fish; cover and adjust heat to maintain a simmer.
Cook 10 minutes per inch of thickness of thickest part of fish, probably 5 to 10 minutes.
Fish is done when it is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
Don't overcook or it becomes tough and dry.
Serve hot with sauce or lemon juice or cold in chunks in salad.