Butter Poached Sturgeon

Ingredients

• 1  bay leaf 
• 2 pounds butter melted
• 2 tablespoons capers rinsed drained
• 2 pounds sturgeon fillets 
• 4 ounces fish stock 
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt 
• 1  onion red minced
• 2  shallots sliced
• 1  vanilla pod split
• 1 bunch watercress 

Equipment

• whisk

Directions

1. Whisk together shallots, vanilla bean, bay leaf, salt and stock and bring to simmer. Slowly whisk in butter and warm to 145 degrees F.
2. Place sturgeon in butter and make sure butter remains at 145 degrees F. Poach for 12 minutes.
3. Remove from liquid and garnish with watercress, onions, and capers.