Wine Poached Cod with Sweet Onion Drizzle

January 11, 2017 by Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine 90 Comments

This post was sponsored by Alaska Seafood as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own.

Treat yourself to an easy and elegant dinner of Wine Poached Cod with Sweet Onion Drizzle. This recipe is gluten-free, paleo, and perfect for a luxurious date night without all the fuss!

One method of cooking that I’ve always been intrigued by was poaching! It seemed so “out of reach” and difficult. It had been on my list of things to try myself for so long. From bagels to gnocchi, nothing can ever be too difficult, right? So I finally sat myself down and did a bit of research on poaching (safely) methods. I had to laugh out loud when I saw just how easy and simple it was! Poaching sounds so fancy, but it is one of the most “no-free” and surefire ways to cook fish perfectly!

One of my favorite seafood options is wild-caught Alaska cod. It’s so fresh, delicious, and just begging to be brought further to life with a fun cooking technique. Since you can buy Alaska Seafood fresh or frozen, you can enjoy the high-quality year-round. Always “ask for Alaska” at the seafood counter or look for the logo on frozen options! Cod has a slightly sweet flavor and beautiful firm, but delicate flakes when cooked. It pairs so well with some burgundy wine and the sweet onion drizzle I made.

My usual go-to method for cooking fish is simply baking it in the oven, but poaching is rather fun! It’s also quicker than baking so that’s a win-win on those busy nights. It’s also a win-win for an impromptu date night meal! So quick and easy, yet pretty fancy, if I do say so! Even with all that, seafood is still something I know many people are timid about cooking at home. It is such a wonderful and healthy protein to add to your diet, though! You don’t want to miss out on the deliciousness, nutrition, and wide variety to spice up your normal dinner routine.

The more you cook seafood and fish, the more you love it and feel more comfortable with it. I know so many of you are trying to clean up your diets right now in the new year; adding in a few nights of fish for dinner is a perfect way. Eating healthy does not have to be a plate of chopped up lettuce! Some beautifully, wine poached cod with sweet onion drizzle and some blanched French green beans will surely have you rethinking that mindset!

Wine Poached Cod with Sweet Onion Drizzle

Wine Poached Cod with Sweet Onion Drizzle

@RebeccaGF666 Treat yourself to an easy and elegant dinner of Wine Poached Cod with Sweet Onion Drizzle. This recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free, nut-free, paleo, and perfect for a luxurious date night without all the fuss!

Author: Rebecca Pytell
Yield: 2 1x
Category: Main
Cuisine: American

Scale

Ingredients

2 Wild Alaska Cod Fillets
Poaching Liquid:
3 Cups Water
1 Cup Burgundy Cooking Wine
1 Tsp Dried Rosemary (crushed)
1 Fresh Bay Leaf
Sweet Onion Drizzle:
2 Tsp Apple Cider Vinegar
2 Tsp Coconut Oil (melted)
1 Tsp Pure Maple Syrup
3/4 Tsp Onion Powder
Dried Parsley (to top)
2 Cups Fresh French Green Beans (tips cut off)

Instructions

In a large pot, bring the water, wine, rosemary, and bay leaf to a boil.
Add the 2 cod fillets to the boiling pot and reduce the heat to simmer (uncovered) for about 8 minutes.
In the meantime, whisk together the sweet onion drizzle in a small bowl and set aside.
Remove the cod fillets and then add the green beans to that same pot. Bring the pot back to a boil and cook the green beans for 3 minutes. Remove and run the green beans under cold water.
Divide the green beans between 2 plates, place one cod fillet on top of each, then drizzle on the sweet onion drizzle, and top with a sprinkle of dried parsley.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1

Is that easy or what? I hope poaching doesn’t seem as intimidating now! As long as the protein you’re cooking in covered in liquid and shrinks in size, you’re good to go! I loved being able to repurpose the poaching liquid for the blanching of the green beans as well! A little extra flavor infused in those crunchy greens! A lovely meal of wine poached cod with sweet onion drizzle to freshen up your new year and keep your healthy diet sustainable and mighty tasty 😉

So tell me:

+ Have you ever poached anything? I guess chicken is next on the list!

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Comments

Indah nuria

January 22, 2017 at 8:36 am

Rebecca, it certainly looks great and now I am thinking of trying it at home! You’re right.. poaching looks easy enough to try 🙂

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- Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
  
  January 22, 2017 at 9:58 am
  
  Yea! It’s super simple actually!
  
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Lisa @ Fun Money Mom

January 20, 2017 at 8:55 pm

This looks so amazing! I’ve pinned it so that I can make it soon!

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- Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
  
  January 21, 2017 at 6:37 am
  
  Thank you!
  
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Debra Needles

January 18, 2017 at 9:33 pm

That sounds amazing!

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- Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
  
  January 19, 2017 at 5:56 am
  
  Thanks!
  
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Erin - Suburban Simplicity

January 17, 2017 at 11:51 pm

I have to say I don’t think I’ve ever poached anything but your recipe makes me what to try! It looks amazing!

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- Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
  
  January 18, 2017 at 6:28 am
  
  Thank you so much!
  
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Miz Helen

January 17, 2017 at 12:24 pm

I can’t wait to try this fantastic recipe!

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- Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
  
  January 17, 2017 at 1:11 pm
  
  Thanks!
  
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mike

January 16, 2017 at 12:00 pm

great recipe. i particularly like the sweet onion drizzle. you’ve driven me out to the old fish monger. i think i’ll try it with asparugas. it looks scrumptuous (am i not spelling that correctly?). i, too, am a fan of poaching. i’ll let you know how it turns out.

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- Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
  
  January 16, 2017 at 2:05 pm
  
  Awesome, I know you’ll have success!
  
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Nikki Frank-Hamilton

January 16, 2017 at 11:27 am

I have to admit that I have never tried poaching. We have salmon a lot around here, but we bake it in the winter and grill it in the summer. This recipe looks like a great way to change things up. And that sweet onion drizzled looks amazing!

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- Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
  
  January 16, 2017 at 2:04 pm
  
  Salmon poached is fabulous as well!
  
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Kirsty Hijacked By Twins

January 16, 2017 at 7:24 am

This meal looks and sounds delicious. We love all of these ingredients so it would be perfect for us!

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- Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
  
  January 16, 2017 at 9:35 am
  
  Awesome! I’m glad to hear!
  
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Menaka Bharathi

January 15, 2017 at 8:52 pm

wow! this looks extremely delicious. As you said, to me too, wine poached – looks like a complicated word, now that I have read how simple it actially I should try it. thanks for sharing

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- Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
  
  January 16, 2017 at 7:05 am
  
  That’s what I was aiming for.
  
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Melissa Ruddy

January 15, 2017 at 8:17 pm

This looks so healthy and delicious. Beautiful presentation as well.

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- Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
  
  January 16, 2017 at 7:05 am
  
  Thank you!
  
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Brandi Puga

January 15, 2017 at 7:20 pm

I love fish when it is cooked right! this recipe looks wonderful, something my family will love!

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- Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
  
  January 16, 2017 at 7:04 am
  
  Thank you so much!
  
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Chrissa - Physical Kitchness

January 15, 2017 at 5:38 pm

Did you order this at a restaurant and took a photo? Be honest. Because this looks like PERFECTION. The fish, the photos, the lighting = LOVE!

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- Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
  
  January 15, 2017 at 5:40 pm
  
  Haha! Thank you so much, my friend! xoxo
  
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Joanna

January 15, 2017 at 1:08 pm

Oh man, this dish looks impressive and must be really tasty. I have to try this at home.

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- Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
  
  January 15, 2017 at 1:13 pm
  
  Thank you! I hope you do, it’s super easy!
  
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Helen at the Lazy Gastronome

January 14, 2017 at 10:55 am

This looks delicious!

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- Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
  
  January 14, 2017 at 1:03 pm
  
  Thank you!
  
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Paula Kiger

January 14, 2017 at 10:12 am

This looks so yummy and your food photography is beautiful!

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- Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
  
  January 14, 2017 at 1:02 pm
  
  Aw, thank you so much!
  
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Megan @ MegUnprocessed

January 13, 2017 at 6:20 pm

That drizzle sounds amazing!

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- Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
  
  January 14, 2017 at 6:27 am
  
  Thank you!
  
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Marla Gates

January 13, 2017 at 1:49 pm

Hi Rebecca,
I love your sauce recipe for the cod. It sure sounds tasty and filled with health. What a great way make plain fish a special meal.

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- Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
  
  January 13, 2017 at 2:33 pm
  
  Yes! Healthy and delicious!
  
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Allie @ Miss Allie's Kitchen

January 13, 2017 at 10:52 am

This looks SO beautiful! I love how mild cod is!

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- Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
  
  January 13, 2017 at 11:08 am
  
  Yea! That’s what makes it so great for really playing up!
  
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Menaka Bharathi

January 13, 2017 at 9:42 am

Highly impressive Rebecca! Loved the pics , they look really Yummm!

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- Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
  
  January 13, 2017 at 11:05 am
  
  Well, thank you!
  
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Jeff

January 12, 2017 at 9:25 pm

our photography is stunning. That fish is so beautiful, it makes me want to weep.

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- Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
  
  January 13, 2017 at 5:51 am
  
  Ha, sure, thanks!
  
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Sharon @What The Fork

January 12, 2017 at 6:50 pm

This is hands down, a beautiful gourmet meal! I’m so impressed!

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- Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
  
  January 13, 2017 at 5:51 am
  
  Thanks!
  
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Agness of Run Agness Run

January 12, 2017 at 2:20 pm

Perfect way of introducing omega-3-fattu acids into our diet!

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- Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
  
  January 12, 2017 at 2:33 pm
  
  O yes, of course!
  
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kristin mccarthy

January 12, 2017 at 1:01 pm

Another beautiful recipe!

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- Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
  
  January 12, 2017 at 2:33 pm
  
  Thank you!
  
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Bintu - Recipes From A Pantry

January 12, 2017 at 7:16 am

Cod is one of my favourite fish. Poaching gently cooks fish so a perfect way of cooking. Lovely recipe

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- Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
  
  January 12, 2017 at 12:29 pm
  
  It does work so well!
  
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neil@neilshealthymeals.com

January 12, 2017 at 1:00 am

That sweet onion drizzle looks so easy to make. And what a lovely compliment to a beautiful cod fillet. Thanks Rebecca!

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- Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
  
  January 12, 2017 at 5:49 am
  
  Yes, yes! Thank you, Neil!
  
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Alisa @ Go Dairy Free

January 11, 2017 at 11:08 pm

Hmm, I just might have to part a little with my glass of white wine to make this. And that sauce looks amazing!

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- Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
  
  January 12, 2017 at 5:49 am
  
  It’s really delicious!
  
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Mary

January 11, 2017 at 10:32 pm

I’ve never poached fish, but it is on my list of “Must Do Before Death” You make it look easy and delicious. 🙂

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- Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
  
  January 12, 2017 at 5:49 am
  
  It is silly simple!
  
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Cricket Plunkett

January 11, 2017 at 10:31 pm

Oh my goodness does this look incredible! Poaching is such an underrated cooking technique!

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- Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
  
  January 12, 2017 at 5:48 am
  
  It is!! I’ll be doing it more often now!
  
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Sarah

January 11, 2017 at 9:06 pm

Sounds delicious! We might be eating a lot more fish if the hubby decides to do the Whole 30 since I don’t eat other meat.

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- Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
  
  January 12, 2017 at 5:48 am
  
  Fish is the best!
  
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Ellen @ My Uncommon Everyday

January 11, 2017 at 7:42 pm

I’ve poached chicken and eggs, but never fish. Crazy, given how often I cook it! Doing it soon – plus I’ll be able to legally buy my own alcohol in 2 months 😉

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- Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
  
  January 12, 2017 at 5:47 am
  
  This is just cooking wine.
  
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Elizabeth DiBurro

January 11, 2017 at 7:33 pm

I’ve never poached fish before. I’ll have to give it a shot. Looks delish!

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- Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
  
  January 12, 2017 at 5:46 am
  
  Go for it!
  
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Sarah

January 11, 2017 at 3:58 pm

a beautiful, healthy and balanced meal. looks tasty!

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- Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
  
  January 11, 2017 at 4:43 pm
  
  Yes, thank you!
  
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Aish Das-Padihari

January 11, 2017 at 3:51 pm

I have vowed to eat more fish this year. Definitely going to give it a try.

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- Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
  
  January 11, 2017 at 4:42 pm
  
  I hope you’ll include this dish!
  
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Marisa Franca @ All Our Way

January 11, 2017 at 3:42 pm

We do love our seafood and although I’ve come across many poaching recipes I’ve never made the recipes. Hubby was kind of blah about it. This recipe sounds amazing. I’ll have to make it and surprise him.

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- Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
  
  January 11, 2017 at 4:42 pm
  
  I think you’ll both love this one!
  
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Chloe

January 11, 2017 at 1:23 pm

Mmm! This looks delicious! Really can’t wait to try making this out cause the onion drizzle sounds SO GOOD! 🙂

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- Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
  
  January 11, 2017 at 2:18 pm
  
  Let me know if you try it out!
  
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Jennifer @SimplePureWhole Wellness

January 11, 2017 at 12:05 pm

I love the addition of the sweet onion drizzle!

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- Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
  
  January 11, 2017 at 2:18 pm
  
  Thank you! It worked lovely!
  
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Chandice Probst

January 11, 2017 at 12:01 pm

This seriously sounds SOOOOO good!

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- Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
  
  January 11, 2017 at 2:17 pm
  
  Thank you!
  
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Cindy Gordon (Vegetarian Mamma)

January 11, 2017 at 10:56 am

My husband loves cod! I need to make this for him! Oh that sweet onion drizzle sounds delicious!

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- Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
  
  January 11, 2017 at 2:17 pm
  
  Thank you! The drizzle is the perfect complement!
  
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Raia

January 11, 2017 at 10:30 am

Love cod! And that sauce sounds divine!

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- Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
  
  January 11, 2017 at 2:15 pm
  
  Right? One of my favs!
  
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Chrystal @ Gluten-Free Palate

January 11, 2017 at 9:40 am

I could put that sweet onion drizzle on so many things! Looks tasty.

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- Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
  
  January 11, 2017 at 10:25 am
  
  Thank you!
  
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Laura @PetiteAllergyTreats

January 11, 2017 at 9:37 am

I’ve never poached anything! Fish would be a great starter since it cooks so fast.

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- Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
  
  January 11, 2017 at 10:25 am
  
  Yea! A little safer than chicken 😛 Still scared to try!
  
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Taylor

January 11, 2017 at 9:22 am

This looks amazing and I have been looking for a new fish recipe! perfect!

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- Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
  
  January 11, 2017 at 10:24 am
  
  Awesome! I hope you give it a try then!
  
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Kate

January 11, 2017 at 8:23 am

It looks great and I love the sound of the sweet onion drizzle!

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- Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
  
  January 11, 2017 at 10:24 am
  
  It really pulls it all together!
  
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Kristen @A Mind Full MOm

January 11, 2017 at 7:55 am

Rebecca, your pictures and recipe are great! Can’t wait to try poaching like this.

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- Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
  
  January 11, 2017 at 10:23 am
  
  Thank you so much!! It was so fun to finally POACH!
  
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Kortney // Allergy Girl Eats

January 11, 2017 at 6:38 am

Poaching is such a great way to cook fish. It can be really easy to over cook fish, but poaching seems to always keep it nice and tender for me.

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- Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
  
  January 11, 2017 at 7:12 am
  
  Yea! I need to do it more often now!
  
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