Poaching Recipes

Find your poaching recipes here—from deep poaching recipes to classic poaching recipes and techniques for tender, flaky fish.

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Corn Cakes with Poached Eggs

These easy corn cakes are super tender thanks to the creamed corn in the batter. Top them with poached eggs and fresh salsa, and you get one of my favorite breakfasts. —Jamie Jones, Madison, Georgia

Poached Chicken

3 reviews

You can't beat poaching for chicken that is moist and tender. Once it's cooled, store extra in the freezer for...


Twisted Eggs Benedict Salad

2 reviews

Salad for breakfast? Absolutely. You can prep everything except the dressing and chill it overnight. In the morning, dress the...


Spiced Tea Poached Pears

Pears are among my favorite fall fruits. This lovely dessert makes them especially spectacular. Easy elegance at its best—and that's...


Tomato-Poached Halibut

2 reviews

My halibut with a burst of lemon comes together in one pan and stays super moist. Try it with polenta,...

Mock Lobster

When I want a quick fish dinner, this is the mouthwatering recipe I turn to. My husband and I like...


Slow-Cooker Salmon

1 review

I love this slow-cooker salmon recipe because it's healthy and almost effortless. The salmon always cooks to perfection! —Erin Chilcoat,...


Poached Eggs & Polenta

We have a bed and breakfast in Gettysburg where I serve creative dishes like these poached eggs with polenta, our...


Scallops in Shells

For a formal dinner, try my elegant scallop recipe as a first course. The buttery scallops are served in a...


Poached Halibut

Rosadene Herold of Likeville, Indiana relies on her microwave to get delicious whitefish on the table in no time.


Catfish Cakes

4 reviews

These cakes are crispy on the outside and moist and flavorful on the inside—a real treat! I like to serve...


Creamy, Cheesy Grits with Curried Poached Eggs

2 reviews

I first tried curried poached eggs when I lived in Germany. It was delicious with that rich, runny yolk, and...


Cajun Chicken & Rice Soup

17 reviews

We enjoy this comforting, spicy soup frequently in our household. It's really good served with hot cornbread. —Lisa Hammond, Higginsville,...

Authentic Cajun Gumbo

8 reviews

I learned to cook in Louisiana and I love to cook Cajun food. This cajun gumbo recipe is one of...


Poached Pears in Almond Sauce

4 reviews

Lillian Julow likes to serve these luscious pears whenever she is celebrating a memorable occasion. "They always make a pretty...


Mexican Rice with Poached Eggs

1 review

This Mexican rice recipe topped with soft fried eggs works for breakfast or dinner. I like to serve the dish...


Eggs Benedict with Homemade Hollandaise

5 reviews

Legend has it that poached eggs on an English muffin started at Delmonico’s in New York. Here’s my take on...


Poached Pears with Vanilla Sauce

1 review

This dessert is a great ending to a special-occasion meal. Whole pears are lightly spiced and chilled, then served with...