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Larry's Catch | Dec 29, 2025

Poaching Rockfish (Ocean Perch)

Poach Rockfish (Ocean Perch) for tender, flaky, and flavorful fish — gentle cooking for restaurant-quality results.

Servings 2 ppl
Cook 11 min
Difficulty Easy

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Rockfish (Ocean Perch) fillets
  • 2 cups water, fish stock, or light broth
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1 lemon, sliced
  • Optional: fresh herbs like parsley, thyme, or dill
  • Poaching pan or skillet
  • Slotted spatula or spoon

Instructions

  1. In a poaching pan, combine water or broth with olive oil, salt, pepper, lemon slices, and optional herbs. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
  2. Pat the Rockfish fillets dry and gently place them into the simmering liquid.
  3. Poach the fillets for 6–10 minutes, depending on thickness, until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
  4. Remove the fillets from the liquid with a slotted spatula and let rest for 1–2 minutes.
  5. Serve immediately, garnished with additional lemon slices or fresh herbs if desired.
Source: https://larryscatch.com/blogs/recipes-3/poaching-rockfish-ocean-perch-1
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