“Poached in rum, coconut and orange juice — tropical flavours that transform simple whitefish into something unexpected.”
This recipe works with any Alaska whitefish — Halibut, Cod, Pollock or Sole. The poaching liquid does the heavy lifting, infusing the fish with Caribbean warmth while keeping it perfectly moist. The leftover poaching broth goes straight into the dressing, so nothing is wasted.
- 2 cups Orange juice (poaching)
- 1 cup Vegetable broth
- 1/4 cup Teriyaki sauce
- 1/4 cup Dark rum
- 1/2 cup Coconut cream
- 1/4 tsp Allspice
- 4 portions Alaska whitefish (4 oz each) — Halibut, Cod, Pollock or Sole
- 8 cups Salad greens (approx 6 oz)
- 2 Fresh mandarin oranges, sectioned
- 1 can Pineapple chunks (8 oz), drained
- 1 Avocado, sliced
- 1/4 cup Chopped toasted macadamia nuts or peanuts
- 1/2 cup Orange juice (dressing)
- 1/4 cup Poaching broth (reserved)
- 1/4 cup Rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup Olive oil
- 1.5 tbsp Coconut cream (dressing)
- to taste Salt and black pepper
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01
Make the poaching liquid
In a large 12-inch pan combine orange juice, broth, teriyaki sauce, rum, coconut cream and allspice. Bring to a simmer and cook 3-5 minutes.
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02
Add the fish
If using frozen fish rinse under cold water first. Turn off heat and gently add fish skin-side down. Return to a simmer.
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03
Poach the fish
Once simmering cover the pan. Cook 4-5 minutes for frozen fish or 2 minutes for fresh or thawed. Turn off heat and rest 5 minutes until fish is opaque throughout.
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04
Make the dressing
Whisk together orange juice, 1/4 cup reserved poaching broth, rice vinegar, olive oil and coconut cream. Season with salt and pepper.
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05
Assemble the salad
Toss salad greens, pineapple and mandarin segments with 3/4 cup dressing. Arrange 2 cups greens on each plate.
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Serve
Top each plate with a fish portion. Garnish with avocado slices and nuts. Drizzle 1 tablespoon extra dressing over each serving.
Reserve 1/4 cup of the poaching liquid before adding the fish — it goes into the dressing and carries all the rum and coconut flavour with it. Do not skip this step.
Per serving estimates. Values vary by exact quantities used.
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