Homemade Fish Stock Sallye Recipes

HOMEMADE FISH STOCK

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a large stockpot over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, add the chopped vegetables and cook, stirring often, until they are all soft, but not browned. This should take about 10 minutes or so.
• Add the white wine and all the remaining ingredients, plus enough water to cover everything by about an inch or two. Bring to a simmer, then drop the heat to a bare shimmy, about 175°F if you want to be precise. It should not boil under any circumstances, and keep an eye on things to ensure that it doesn't. Simmer like this for 45 minutes to 1 hour, no more.
• Turn the heat as low as it will go. Set a fine mesh strainer over a big bowl, then put a piece of paper towel or cheesecloth in the strainer. Ladle the stock through this set-up into the bowl. When you get to the bottom, skip the dregs down there, as they will be filled with sediment. The stock will never be as good as it is right now, but it can be refrigerated for up to a week and frozen for up to 6 months.

GRILLED POMPANO (SALLYE)

Steps:

• 1. ***You can substitute filets with the skin on in place of the whole fish. You can also substitute any kind of white fish in place of the pompano.
• 2. Place fish in large zip lock bag
• 3. Whisk together all marinade ingredients until well blended and frothy. Pour into bag with fish.
• 4. Seal bag and turn over several times to make sure all the fish is coated with marinade. Place bag in fridge for at least an hour (but not more than 4 hours or lime juice will begin to "cook" the fish)
• 5. Heat grill or heavy skillet to medium high heat, and brush lightly with oil
• 6. Remove fish from fridge and drain most of marinade off. Once grill is hot, transfer fish to it. If you are using filets, start with skin side up.
• 7. CAUTION: DO NOT FORCE TURNING FISH IF IT IS STUCK. IT WILL RELEASE FROM THE GRILL/SKILLET WHEN IT IS READY TO BE TURNED.
• 8. Cook about 3-5 minutes per side, turning only once. Be careful when turning fish, as it is very fragile and will come apart if you are not careful.
• 9. ALTERNATE: You can wrap marinated fish in foil and cook it on the grill or in the oven at 400º. If you choose this method, cook about 10 minutes until fish flakes when tested with a fork. Do not overcook or fish will be dry.

HOMEMADE FISH STOCK

Steps:

• Wash fish in cold water and drain well.
• Melt butter in a pan over low heat. Add leeks, carrot, and celery; cook until softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Add fish parts, wine, and water and bring to a boil, about 5 minutes. Skim and discard residue. Add bouquet garni, peppercorns, and lemon; return to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes; skim and discard residue frequently.
• Strain stock into a bowl through a colander lined with cheesecloth. Allow to cool before storing in the refrigerator for up to a week or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

FISH STOCK

Steps:

• Wash the bones in cold water to remove any scales or unwanted materials, then combine all ingredients in a large pot. Quickly bring just to a boil, then lower the heat to a slow simmer and cook 1 hour.
• While the stock simmers, skim and discard any coagulated proteins from the fish bones that rise to the surface. Remove from the heat, pour the stock through a fine-mesh sieve lined with cheesecloth, and then cool as quickly as possible in an ice water bath. Refrigerated and covered, the fish stock should keep well for up to 1 week. The stock can also be kept frozen as long as 6 months.

HOMEMADE FISH STOCK

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Make a sachet d'epices by tying the thyme, peppercorns, clove, parsley sprigs, and bay leaf into a piece of cheesecloth . Set aside.
• In a heavy-bottomed stock pot or soup pot, heat the butter over medium heat.
• Lower the heat, add the celery, carrot, and onion and warm very gently, with the lid on, for about 5 minutes, or until the onion is softened and slightly translucent but not brown.
• Add the fish bones, cover the mixture with a piece of parchment paper, and re-cover the pot, letting the bones warm gently until they are slightly opaque.
• Remove the lid and the parchment; add the wine and turn up the heat until the stock starts to simmer .
• Add the sachet and the water, heat to a simmer, and let cook for 30 to 45 minutes.
• Strain (you can remove fish bones first if that makes it easier), cool, and refrigerate.

FISH STOCK

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a large saucepan, add the onion and cook for 3 mins. Tip in the fish heads and bones and cook, stirring occasionally for a further 4 mins. Pour in the wine and 1 litre of cold water. Drop in the herbs and a pinch of salt. Bring to the boil, reduce the heat to a simmer, then cook for 20 mins, skimming when needed. Pass through a sieve and use for your intended recipe. Will keep in the fridge for a week and for three months in the freezer.

HOMEMADE FISH STOCK

Steps:

• Remove the gills and any traces of blood from fish heads; thoroughly wash bones, and cut them to fit into a 12-quart stockpot. Place heads and bones in a large bowl, and set aside.
• Quarter leek lengthwise; cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Transfer to a bowl of cold water; let stand 5 minutes to rid leek of sand. Lift out of water; drain in a colander; set aside.
• Make a bouquet garni by placing bay leaves, parsley, thyme, cloves, fennel seeds, fennel branches, and peppercorns in a 12-inch-square piece of cheesecloth. Form a bundle, and tie with kitchen twine; set aside.
• Melt butter in a 12-quart stockpot over medium heat; add cut leek, onion, celery, and fennel bulb; cook until vegetables are tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Increase heat to medium high, and add fish heads and bones. Cook, stirring, 5 minutes. Add wine, bouquet garni, and 2 1/2 quarts water, covering the bones. Bring liquid to a boil. Reduce heat to low, and simmer 25 minutes, skimming any scum that rises to the surface. Turn off the heat, and let sit 10 minutes.
• Prepare an ice bath. Strain the stock through a fine sieve set over a large bowl. Set the bowl in the ice bath. Use stock within 1 day, or freeze for up to 3 months.

SEA BASS VERACRUZ (SALLYE)

Steps:

• 1. Season the fish filets with salt, pepper and garlic powder. Place fish in a single layer in shallow dish. Pour the lime juice over the fish and marinate for 15 minutes Preheat oven to 400ºF
• 2. SAUCE: Finely chop onions, garlic and jalapenos in food processor Heat olive oil medium high in heavy skillet (I use my cast iron) Add onion mixture to oil and cook just until onions and garlic begin to brown (do not overbrown) Turn heat to high and add tomatoes. Cook until most of the tomato juices are gone, then stir in capers,jalapeno juice, oregano, bay leaf, cinnamon, cloves and fish stock. Turn heat down and simmer the sauce for 5-8 minutes until it begins to thicken, stirring frequently with wooden spoon. Remove from heat
• 3. Spread one third of the sauce over the bottom of a baking dish. Place the marinated fish filets on top of sauce and spread the balance of sauce over them. Bake the fish for 10 to 15 minutes until it breaks into clean flakes when pressed with your finger. Remove from oven, and discard the cinnamon stick and bay leaf. Optional: Garnish with parsley or cilantro sprigs.
• 4. Can be served directly from baking dish or transferred to serving platter. Serve at once while still hot.
• 5. Good served over a bed of rice.

TRADITIONAL FISH STOCK

Steps:

• 1. In a 7- to 8-quart stockpot, combine the fish bones, white wine, and just enough water to cover (you won't need the full 2 quarts of water here). Bring to a boil, skimming off the white foam from the top of the stock as it approaches boiling, then reduce the heat so the stock simmers. (Using a ladle and a circular motion, push the foam from the center to the outside of the pot, where it is easy to remove.)
• 2. Add the onions, celery, carrots, bay leaves, parsley, thyme, and peppercorns and stir them into the liquid. If the ingredients are not covered by the liquid, add a little more water. Allow the stock to simmer gently for 20 minutes.
• 3. Remove the stock from the stove, stir it again, and allow it to steep for 10 minutes. Strain through a fine-mesh strainer and season lightly with salt. If you are not going to be using the stock within the hour, chill it as quickly as possible. Cover the stock after it has completely cooled and keep refrigerated for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.
• For equipment, you will need a 7- to 8-quart stockpot, a ladle, and a fine-mesh strainer.