75 poaching recipes

An Italian twist to Eggs Benedict. Pesto replaces the Hollandaise sauce, mozzarella and tomatoes replaces the ham.

Incredibly quick and easy and packed with flavor. Shallow poaching keeps the flavor from leeching into the poaching liquid and then reducing the liquid to make a sauce captures every last drop of delicate flavor.

Delicate flakey poached fish fillets topped with juicy cherry tomato-basil dressing.

Silky poached eggs nestle into garlicky sautéed mushrooms, spinach, and tomatoes for a 15-minute breakfast that's elegant enough for brunch but easy enough for a Tuesday morning.

Fish is poached in tomato and basil sauce reduction, light yet tasty.

Salmon poached in a fragrant tomato, ginger, and coconut milk broth with Swiss chard. A one-pan main dish that finishes in 15 minutes with tender flaking fish.

Summer is about fishing, so why not enjoy a meal full of new flavors! Can be served with potatoes or rice.

This refreshing salad combines tender roasted asparagus, peppery arugula, and perfectly poached eggs for a light yet satisfying dish. A tangy lemon-mustard dressing ties it together, while a slice of crusty whole-grain bread soaks up the flavorful juices and adds fiber. Ideal for brunch or a quick dinner, this salad is both nutritious and delicious.

Whole brook trout poached in a white wine court bouillon with five fresh herbs, lemon zest, and spices. Served with herb butter made from the poaching liquid.

Poached fish gently cooks salmon, bass, or snapper fillets in seasoned court bouillon for moist, tender results in under 15 minutes. A French classic technique for delicate fish.

Poached salmon in champagne with a chilled dill, sour cream, and Dijon mustard sauce. An elegant dinner party dish that's surprisingly simple to pull off.

Poached cobia fillets rolled and secured with toothpicks, served in a rich lemon-cream sauce made from the poaching liquid, egg yolks, white wine, and butter. Elegant French-style fish.

Perfectly poached eggs tops artichoke hearts and luscious Bearnaise sauce. You might just think you're in France.

Eggs poached in a simmering skillet of tomatoes, jalapeno, and cilantro, then topped with toasted ground pumpkin seeds. A quick Yucatan-style breakfast in 20 minutes.

Oven poached salmon in foil with lemon, sherry, butter, and fresh dill. A simple foil-packet method that keeps the fish tender and flaky with minimal cleanup.

Microwave poached salmon cooks a salmon fillet in just 5 minutes with nothing but water and a covered dish. The fastest way to get tender, flaky salmon on the table for one or two.