Broiled Whitefish With Mushroom Mayonnaise Recipes

SEARED LAKE SUPERIOR WHITEFISH WITH A MOUSSELINE MUSTARD SAUCE OVER A BED OF SPINACH AND MUSHROOMS SERVED WITH SAFFRON POTATOES

Steps:

• Heat a deep fryer to 350 degrees F.
• Saute mushrooms in a skillet with 1 tablespoon of olive oil until soft. Keep warm in pan.
• Saute spinach in pan with 1 tablespoon of olive oil until soft. Keep warm in pan.
• Peel potatoes. Cut off sides of potatoes. Add potatoes to a pot of boiling water with saffron, for color and taste. Boil until tender. Drain.
• Season the fish with white pepper and salt on both sides. Heat a non-stick skillet over high heat. Brush fish on both sides with olive oil. Add fish to skillet and sear on both sides, 3 minutes each side.
• Using only the white part of the leek, halve lengthwise. Take each half and julienne thinly. Wash and dry. Deep fry in hot oil for 1 to 2 minutes until crisp. Drain on paper towels.
• Put spinach in center of plate. Put mushrooms on spinach. Put whitefish on top of mushrooms. Cover fish with Mousseline Mustard Sauce. Put 2 potatoes on side of plate. Put a small heap of leeks on top of fish.
• Combine in a saucepan, shallots, white wine, vinegar, salt and pepper. Reduce to 10 percent of its original volume. When reduced, add heavy cream. Slowly whisk in soft butter, spoon by spoon. Fold in mustard. Adjust seasoning, to taste.

BROILED FISH

Steps:

• Place fish on a broiler rack that has been coated with cooking spray. Drizzle 3 tablespoons butter over fillets; dust with flour and sprinkle with paprika. , Broil 5-6 in. from the heat for 5 minutes or until fish just begins to brown. Combine lemon juice, parsley, Worcestershire sauce and remaining butter; pour over fish. Broil 5 minutes longer or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

MAYONNAISE BAKED FISH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Place fish, in a lightly greased 9x13 baking dish.
• In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, butter, onion, cheese, lemon juice, Old Bay, and pepper. Mix until a thick paste is formed.
• Spread mixture evenly over fish filets, then top with bread crumbs.
• Bake for about 10 minutes, or until fish is flaky.
• To finish cooking, place fish under the broiler, for another 2-3 minutes, or until fish is golden brown.

BROILED WHITEFISH WITH MUSHROOM MAYONNAISE

Steps:

• Preheat broiler.
• Wipe fish with a damp cloth.
• Combine garlic, onion, pepper, 1/4 cup butter, 3 tablespoons lemon juice, and lemon zest.
• Rub over fish, inside and out.
• Combine celery leaves, mushrooms and parsley.
• Place half the mixture in the cavity of each fish.
• Combine remaining butter, lemon juice and salt.
• Place fish in a shallow pan.
• Broil 4" from heat source.
• Cook until fish is cooked through, 15-20 minutes, basting with the butter-lemon juice mixture.
• The fish does not need to be turned, but lower the pan if the skin begins to burn.
• Serve with the pan juices.