Herbed Maryland Shad Recipes

HERBED MARYLAND SHAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
• Wash shad and dry with paper towels. Sprinkle inside and out with salt and pepper.
• Put fish on rack of baking pan. Add four cups of water and wine to level just under fish. Add remaining ingredients except the sauce. If necessary, add fifth cup of water to prevent burning.
• Cover tightly and steam for five hours. Baste often. Serve sliced crosswise through bones, with herb butter sauce if desired.

HERBED POTATO SALAD WITH BACON

Steps:

• Place the eggs in a medium saucepan and cover with cold water by about 1 inch. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer 10 minutes. Drain the eggs and run under cold water until cool; peel, chop and set aside.
• Meanwhile, put the potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water by about 1 inch; season generously with salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium and simmer until just tender, about 12 minutes. Drain and let cool 5 minutes.
• Cook the bacon in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until browned and crisp, about 7 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
• Combine the potatoes, hard-boiled eggs, bacon, scallions and celery in a large bowl. Add the dressing and toss to coat; season with salt and pepper.
• Combine 1/2 cup each mayonnaise and sour cream, 1/3 cup each chopped parsley and chives, and 1/4 cup chopped tarragon in a blender. Add 2 anchovy fillets, 1 minced garlic clove, 1 tablespoon capers, the juice of 1 lemon, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and a few grinds of pepper; puree until smooth. (Makes 1 1/2 cups.)

HERBED RICE SALAD

Steps:

• Put the rice in a saucepan, add the water, bring to a boil, cover and cook for about 15 minutes, until the water is absorbed. Set aside, covered, for five minutes longer. Remove cover and allow rice to cool about 30 minutes until barely warm, fluffing it occasionally with a fork.
• When the rice has cooled, transfer it to a bowl and lightly mix in the remaining ingredients. Set aside at room temperature till serving.

L'ALOSE MARINEE AUX HERBES (GRILLED MARINATED SHAD WITH HERBS)

Steps:

• Put fillet on platter and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add oil and turn fish to coat it.
• Add lemon juice, bay leaf and thyme and spread around. Cover and let stand one hour.
• Preheat broiler to high.
• Remove shad from platter and arrange it skin side down on baking dish. Pour marinade into small saucepan and keep warm. Sprinkle fish with paprika, and brush top to coat evenly. Place under broiler about 4 inches from the source of heat, and broil about 5 minutes. Cut fish in half lengthwise.
• Transfer fish to two hot serving dishes. Spoon a little of marinade over each serving. Serve with lemon wedges.