Poached Fish Recipe in a Tomato Basil Sauce
A simple 30-minute recipe, perfect for an easy and healthy weeknight meal

Recipe from TheHealthyFoodie
This simply made dish of poached fish in a tomato basil sauce is a great option when you need something that’s easy to digest, full of nutrients and is hassle-free to make in no more than 30 minutes. Pair it with rice, quinoa, couscous, a light salad or steamed veggies! Bon Appetit!
Makes 4 Servings
What You Need
Poached Fish Recipe in a Tomato Basil Sauce Ingredients:
- 4 – 6oz frozen white fish fillets of your choice
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, cut in half
- 2 cloves garlic, finely sliced
- ½ cup sodium-reduced chicken stock
- ¼ cup dry white wine (or use more chicken stock)
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves, finely chopped (plus more for garnish)
How to Make the Poached Fish Recipe in a Tomato Basil Sauce
- Place the tomatoes, garlic, salt and pepper in a fry pan, set over medium heat; cook for 5 minutes, or until the tomatoes start to turn soft and start to blister.
- Add the chicken stock, white wine (if using), frozen fish fillets and chopped basil.
- Cover and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes, until the fish is fully cooked.
- Sprinkle with an additional handful of chopped basil and serve over a bed of rice, couscous or quinoa, if desired.
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Nutrients per serving
185 Calories
6 g Carbohydrates
32 g Protein
2 g Fat
1 g Fibre
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