Getting distracted while cleaning and packing, completely forgot lunch, so here I was twenty minutes ago, gobbling up this fresh haddock. A half a pound, and methinks I should've bought more. Not proud that I was standing up surveying the boxes and rooms while I was eating:) I couldn't remember which child liked the rabbits (with bells on) so I'm packing one for each of them.
This is part of the "Minneapolis pile" Ironically, that 2005 Real Simple is all about conquering the clutter. I despair that will not happen for another month.
Poached Haddock with dill, lemon, and tomatoes
1/2 pound piece of fresh haddock
Place the haddock in a small stainless steel skillet or saucepan, and add water to just about halfway up the fish.
Bring to a high simmer/low boil and cook for five minutes on one side, then gently flip the fish with a spatula and cook the other side another 5 minutes.
Gently poke the fish with a fork, making sure it is completely cooked, then remove to a plate.
Toss out the water from cooking the fish, and quickly melt 1/2 tablespoon unsalted butter, then pour over the fish.
Add:
juice from half a fresh lemon
kosher salt
fresh dill sprigs
a tablespoon of sliced scallions
2 handfuls tiny tomatoes, halved
And serve to your appreciative audience of one. This makes one serving.
Happy, happy June!
