Beans Meanz Fitz Recipes

25-MINUTE COD WITH LENTILS

Steps:

• Cook the bacon in a medium saucepan over high heat, stirring frequently, until just brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the onion and garlic, and stir constantly until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the wine, bring to a boil and cook, stirring, to scrape up any bacon and browned bits, for about 1 minute. Stir in the lentils, chicken broth and pepper flakes, and return to a boil. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally and reducing the heat if necessary to maintain a medium boil, until saucy but not watery, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat, and stir in the celery, celery leaves, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper.
• Season the fillets all over with 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil shimmers, add the fillets skinned-side down and cook, undisturbed, until crisped and browned, 3 to 4 minutes (the fish should be opaque between the large natural flakes). Flip the fillets, and cook until just beginning to flake, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove the fillets from the skillet, and turn off the heat. Add the butter to the skillet, and allow it to melt and brown.
• Divide the lentils among 4 bowls or soup plates, top each with a fillet and drizzle with browned butter.

GREEN BEAN AND BASS POUCHES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• Cut off 4 large rectangles of foil, 16 to 18 inches each. Put a piece of the foil on a baking sheet and spread the other 3 across the countertop. Scatter 1/4 of the beans, peppers, and bok choy in the center of each piece of foil. Arrange 3 slices of ginger on top of each vegetable stack. Combine the coriander, seafood seasoning, and a few grinds of black pepper in a small bowl, then sprinkle the mixture over the top of the fish. Arrange the fillets over the vegetables.
• In a small bowl combine the hoisin with the orange juice, then drizzle the sauce evenly over the fish. Sprinkle with the scallions and cilantro and fold the long sides of the foil up over the fish. Roll the foil down a few turns to secure, then roll in the short sides to close the packet. Once the packets are formed you should be able to line them up on a large baking sheet. Bake until the fish is just opaque (open 1 packet to check), about 15 minutes. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and transfer the pouches onto serving plates. Open the pouches, and serve.

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.

GRILLED SALMON STEAKS AND SUMMER BEANS

Steps:

• Preheat a grill to medium high. Season the salmon with salt and pepper. Combine the paprika, brown sugar, cumin and garlic powder in a small bowl. Rub the spice mix all over the salmon and set aside. Toast the almonds in a small skillet over medium heat, swirling the skillet, 4 to 6 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
• Combine 1/4 cup toasted almonds, the roasted red peppers, vinegar and 1 tablespoon water in a blender. Puree until mostly smooth. With the machine running, slowly add 1/4 cup olive oil and puree until smooth; season with salt and pepper.
• Oil the grill grates. Toss the beans with the remaining 2 teaspoons olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Put in a grill basket and grill, tossing occasionally, until charred and tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Rub the salmon with olive oil and grill until well-marked, 3 to 4 minutes per side for medium doneness.
• Toss the beans with the basil and divide among plates. Sprinkle with the remaining almonds. Add the salmon to the plates and top with the sauce.