The Best Butter Poached Northern Puffer Fish Recipe

The Best Butter Poached Northern Puffer Fish Recipe

Butter Poached Northern Puffer Fish Recipe that takes on the flavors and richness of this golden fat, creating a dish that easily answers the question, "Can you eat Puffer Fish?"

5 from 13 votes

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: 30-minute meals, fish recipes, puffer fish, quick and easy

Prep Time: 2

Cook Time: 13

Total Time: 15

Servings: servings

Author: Jeff Benda

Ingredients

1 pound Northern Puffer Fish tails (properly cleaned)
salt
black pepper
3 sticks unsalted butter

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
Place the butter and ¾ cups water in an 8-inch x 8-inch baking dish and place in the oven for about 5 minutes until the butter is completely melted.
Meanwhile, pat the fish dry with a paper towel and then season on all sides with salt and pepper.
Remove the dish from the oven, use a whisk to blend the butter and water together. Slowly lower the fish into the poaching liquid making sure each piece is completely submerged. If it's not you can microwave a little more butter for about 20 seconds and pour it on top until they are covered.
Return the baking dish to the oven and poach the fish for about 8 minutes until the center reaches 145 degrees F on an instant-read meat thermometer.
Remove the fish from the butter and serve immediately with roasted vegetables or a salad.