5 fast poached-fish recipes for when time is of the essence

TROUT POACHED IN THAI RED COCONUT CURRY

Seafood curry doesn’t get any better than this: trout poached in a sauce of Thai red curry paste, coconut milk and vegetable stock. Serve with brown lentils and garnish with sugarsnap peas and mint for a hit of fresh flavour.

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POACHED TROUT WITH EGG-AND-LEMON DILL SAUCE

With only five ingredients and 30 minutes prep-and-cook time, this recipe is perfect for any day of the week. Serve with a quick egg-and-lemon dill sauce. Be warned: you’ll definitely make this one again.

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COCONUT-POACHED FISH

Poach your fish in a fragrant sauce of coconut milk, lemongrass, coriander, garlic and ginger with a dash of chilli and fresh mint. This recipe does well with any firm, white sustainable fish.

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ROSE-POACHED SALMON

The tabbouleh salad uses quinoa as a base, and is a blend of simple flavours, including olive oil, lemon, garlic, parsley, coriander and mint. Top with a salmon fillet that needs only 8 minutes of poaching time in fragrant rose tea.

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SWAKOPMUND SEAFOOD SOUP

Looking for a heartier meal to feed a few mouths? Read on. This textured seafood soup may be what you are looking for. The rich tomato base needs only the addition of your favourite seafood.

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