Fantastic Fruited Fish Recipes

HEALTHY PARMESAN GARLIC CRUMBED FISH

Steps:

• Preheat grill / broiler on high.
• Combine the Crumb ingredients and mix well to combine.
• Sprinkle both sides of fish with salt and pepper, then spread the mustard on the top of each fillet (top only).
• Press the mustard smeared side of the fish into the crumb mixture. Press down firmly to make it stick. Then spray with oil (for extra golden crumb!).
• Drizzle 1/2 tbsp oil in a skillet and preheat on the stove over high heat.
• Once skillet is hot, place the fillets in the hot pan then place under the grill / broiler (about 5"/15cm from the heat source) for 5 - 6 minutes until the crumb is golden and the fish is cooked, rotating as required. Fish should flake in centre once cooked.
• Oven option: bake at 220C/390F for 10 - 12 minutes, then finish under the grill/broiler on high to make the crumb golden.
• Serve immediately with lemon wedges!

FRUITED FISH

Steps:

• Cut dough into three pieces: 6-1/2 in., 2 in. and 1-1/2 in. long. On a greased baking sheet, pat or roll the 6-1/2-in. piece into an oval, about 1/3 in. thick, for fish's body. (See diagrams above right for dimensions.) , On a lightly floured surface, roll the 2-in. piece into the circle; cut in half. Position the half circles at the end of body for tail; press to seal edges. Roll the remaining piece into a square; cut in half diagonally. Place the triangles above and below body for fins; press to seal edges. , Bake at 350° for 13-15 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before carefully removing to a wire rack to cool completely. , In a bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until fluffy. Transfer fish to a serving platter. With a sharp knife, cut out a small triangle for mouth. Spread cream cheese mixture over entire fish. Arrange fruit as shown in photo. Refrigerate until serving.

PAN-ROASTED FISH FILLETS WITH HERB BUTTER

Steps:

• Pat fillets dry with a paper towel. Season on both sides with salt and pepper.
• Heat a heavy 10-inch nonstick or cast-iron skillet over high heat. When the pan is hot, add the oil. Place the fillets in the pan, skin side down (if applicable), laying them down away from your body. If fillets have skin, press down gently with a spatula for about 20 seconds to prevent curling.
• Lower heat to medium and let sizzle until fish is golden and caramelized around edges, about 2 to 3 minutes. Carefully flip fillets and add butter and thyme to pan. Tilt pan slightly to let the melted butter pool at one end. Use a spoon to baste the fish with the pooled butter. Continue basting until golden all over and cooked through, 45 to 90 seconds more, depending on the thickness of your fish. Serve immediately with chopped parsley (if using) and lemon wedges.

FANTASTIC FRUITED FISH

Steps:

• Set oven control to broil. Spray broiler pan rack with cooking spray. Place fish on rack in broiler pan. Broil with tops about 4 inches from eat 4 minutes; turn. Broil about 4 minutes longer or until fish flakes easily with fork. Meanwhile, mix preserves, vinegar and tarragon ; spoon onto fish. Broil 1 minute longer.

FANTASTIC FRIED FISH!

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a deep iron skillet to around 350 degrees F.
• In a bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk and pour into a shallow pan.
• in shallow pan, sift together flour, corn meal and old bay seasoning and 1/2 tsp. salt
• Sprinkle both sides of the fish, evenly with the salt and pepper.
• Dip in egg wash then flour mixture and place in the heated oil.
• Cook for 3 minutes per side or until golden brown and crisp. Then remove from the oil and place on a paper-towel or wire rack to drain.