Arctic Char And Green Beans With Basil Vinaigrette Recipes

CILANTRO-CRUSTED ARCTIC CHAR WITH GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Preheat the broiler and set a rack 2 inches from the heat.
• Toss the beans with the oil, 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Place them on a rimmed baking sheet in a single layer. Broil the beans until crisp tender and charred in places, about 4 minutes.
• Stir together the cilantro stems and mayonnaise. Sprinkle each fillet with a generous pinch each of salt and pepper, and then divide the cilantro mixture among the fillets, spreading to cover. Place the fillets over the beans and continue to broil until the fish is just cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes.
• Garnish with the chopped cilantro before serving.

GREEN BEAN SALAD WITH BASIL VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Cook beans in large pot of rapidly boiling salted water until just crisp-tender. Rinse with cold water. Drain. Transfer to bowl. Combine shallots and vinegar. Gradually mix in oil. Add basil. Add enough dressing to beans to coat. Gently mix in 2/3 cup cheese. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 4 hours ahead. Cover; chill.) Place beans on platter. Top with cheese.

GREEN BEANS WITH VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Bring 1 inch of water to a boil in a large pot fitted with a steamer basket. Fill a large bowl with ice water; set aside.
• Place green beans, stem ends trimmed, in basket. Cover; steam until crisp-tender, 5 to 8 minutes. Plunge beans in ice water. When cool, drain; pat dry with paper towels. Transfer to a large bowl.
• In a small bowl or jar, whisk or shake extra-virgin olive oil, white-wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, coarse salt, and ground pepper until thickened and combined. Pour over beans; toss to coat.

GREEN BEANS VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Wash and trim beans. Arrange in steamer over a little water, and steam until the beans are tender but still crisp, 5 to 7 minutes.
• Whisk oil and vinegar together in a serving bowl. When beans are cooked, drain thoroughly, and stir well with dressing to coat. Season with pepper and salt.

GREEN BEANS WITH BASIL

Steps:

• Place beans and water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil; cook, uncovered, for 7 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain; add the remaining ingredients. Cover and cook for 4 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

ARCTIC CHAR AND GREEN BEANS WITH BASIL VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a large skillet, bring 2 inches water to a simmer. Line the inside of a steamer basket with the lettuce leaf and basil. Season arctic char with salt and pepper on both sides; arrange on top of the lettuce and basil in the basket. Line a second basket with another lettuce leaf and sprig of basil. Top with beans.
• When the water is simmering, set the basket with the beans in the skillet (make sure the water level does not flood the bottom basket), and top with the basket holding the arctic char. Secure a lid tightly in place on top. Steam until beans are just tender and brightly colored, and fish is evenly opaque and cooked throughout, about 7 to 9 minutes. If the beans are not yet tender, remove char, cover beans with the lid, and return to skillet to cook for 1 to 2 minutes more.
• Meanwhile, make the vinaigrette: Whisk together mustard, lemon juice, sugar, garlic, and basil. Slowly add oil in a steady stream and whisk continuously until emulsified. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• To serve, drizzle vinaigrette over fish and beans. Garnish with small basil leaves.