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	Poached Fish Wine 02

		Saffron Poached Fish In Wine 1 cup white wine 1 cup water 2 bay leaves 1 onion, quartered 1/2 teaspoon thyme 1/2 teaspoon white peppercorns 8 parsley sprigs 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes 8 ounces tomato puree 1/4 teaspoon saffron 1 lemon juice, thinly sliced 4 flounder fillets Place water, white wine, bay leaves and onion into large heavy skillet. Tie thyme, peppercorns and parsley in a layer of cheesecloth. Drop into wine mixture. Bring mixture to a simmer over medium heat. Add the fish fillets. Cover skillet and continue to simmer 8-10 minutes or until fish is firm and flakes easily with a fork. Do not overcook. Remove fish to a serving platter, using a slotted spoon. Remove cheesecloth bag, bay leaves and onion and discard. Add tomato puree and red pepper flakes to liquid in skillet. Bring to a boil, stirring to mix well; boil until liquid is reduced by half. Add the saffron and 3 thin slices of lemon; boil 1 minute longer. Spoon sauce over fish fillets and garnish with more thin lemon slices. Serve immediately.