Poached Whiting With Scandinavian Egg Sauce
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Course : Seafoods
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 6
 

Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   2      pounds        south african cape whiting -- dressed
                        salt
                        white pepper
   1                    onion -- peeled and thinly
                        -- sliced
   2      cups          boiling water
   3                    bay leaves
  12                    peppercorns
                        ***SCANDINAVIAN EGG SAUCE***
   4      tablespoons   butter
   4      tablespoons   flour
   2      cups          milk
     1/2  teaspoon      salt
     3/4  teaspoon      mustard powder pepper
   1      teaspoon      lemon juice
   2                    hard-cooked eggs -- sliced
 

Preparation:

1. Thaw frozen cape whiting; remove fins and tail with kitchen scissors. 2. Sprinkle fish with salt and pepper on all sides. 3. Place fish in large skillet; cover with onion slices and boiling water. 4. Add bay leaves and peppercorns; cover and simmer gently 10 to 15 minutes, or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork. 5. Carefully remove fish from liquid; drain. 6. Serve with Scandinavian Egg Sauce. Scandinavian Egg Sauce 1. Melt butter in saucepan; blend in flour. 2. Add milk gradually, while stirring constantly. 3. Add seasonings; heat to scalding point. 4. Cook 2 minutes, or until thickened. 5. Remove from heat; add lemon juice and fold in eggs.