Crispy Rockfish over Mashed Potatoes
Ingredients
2-4 servings mashed potatoes made to your liking/garlic mashed my favorite
1-2 lbs. rockfish filets/skinned and bloodline removed
2 tablespoons chopped shallots
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon dijon mustard
3/4 - 1 cup white wine
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons butter
seasoned or plain bread crumbs
milk for dredging
Directions
Cut fish filets to fit in frying pan.put pan on med high heat add 2 tablespoons butter and the olive oil and heat until butter bubbles slightly.
Meanwhile dredge only one side of fish in milk then bread crumbs.place in pan and cook on breaded side down only.finish cooking by placing lid on pan or my option of finishing it under broiler for 1 or 2 minutes after breaded side is crisp and fish is nearly cooked through. for added crispness
Place fish on foiled broiler pan breaded side up and place under broiler for 1 to 2 minutes.turn off oven and leave fish on middle rack to stay warm
Sauce:add shallots to pan you cooked fish in. do not remove any oil or clean pan. cook for 4 - 5 minutes on med. heat until shallots are soft.add wine and raise heat to high.reduce about 80 percent.remove from heat,add dijon mustard and stir add parsley and cook for 1-2 minutes on med. to low heat.
Finish sauce with remaining tablespoon of butter on low or no added heat. serve: plate mashed potatoes,place fish crispy side down and drizzlesauce over top of fish and potatoes liberally.
if you like fine dining and are patient enough to perfect this recipe to your liking i`m sure you`ll think this recipe is a winner!
Submitted by - Johnny O
Lime-Broiled Striped Bass Fillets
Ingredients
1 Clove Garlic (minced)
1-2 Pound Striped Bass Fillets (cut into 4 pieces)
1/4 Cup finely chopped (Seeded Lime Sections)
1 Tablespoon Peanut Oil
1 Teaspoon Grated Lime Peel
1/4 Teaspoon Paprika
1 Cup Peppered Onions
Cooking Instructions:
OPTIONAL FISH: Red Snapper and Salmon. Combine in small bowl, lime sections, lime peel, peanut oil, paprika and garlic. Stir to blend.
Place fillets skin down, on a broiling pan previously coated with non-stick vegetable spray. Spoon lime mixture over fillets and broil 4 inches away from heat from 6-8 minutes or until fish flakes. Serve hot with Peppered Onions. Garnish with lime slices. Serve with new red potatoes and broccoli florets.
Additional Notes: Recipe serves 4 and is approximately 219 calories per serving
Scalloped Oysters
Ingredients
2 cups freshly crushed soda cracker crumbs
Butter
1 pint oysters
Salt,pepper, and ground nutmeg, to taste
1/2 cup heavy cream
Additional cracker crumbs for topping, if needed
Cooking Instructions:
Butter a small baking dish well and cover with a layer of cracker crumbs.Cover with a layer of ovsters, seasonings and a little cream; dot with butter. Cover with crumbs.
Add another layer of oysters, seasonings, more cream and dot with butter. Top with additional cracker crumbs, dot heavily with butter and season. Add a little more cream. Bake in a preheated 425-degree oven for 20 to 25 minutes. Serves 4 to 6 people.
Anne Foster Afton, Virginia
Enjoy with a bottle of Wintergreen Winery's Black Rock Chardonnay!
