Slippery Fish Recipes

WOLFGANG PUCK'S SEA BASS IN PUFF PASTRY RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a medium pan over medium heat.
• Add the celery, leeks, carrots, and a pinch of salt and white pepper, and sauté until the vegetables start to cook down.
• Add the cream and stir to coat the vegetables. Cook until the cream is thickened.
• Remove the pan from the heat.
• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Roll out both sheets of puff pastry until they are ⅓-inch thick. Transfer one sheet of puff pastry to the baking sheet.
• Cut the sea bass along the back to remove the spine, then butterfly open. Season with salt, pepper, and the tarragon.
• Scoop the cooked vegetables onto one side of the fish, then fold over the other fillet.
• Transfer the fish to the center of the sheet of puff pastry.
• Brush egg wash around the fish, then lay on the second sheet of puff pastry, pressing around the fish to seal. Use a paring knife to cut away the excess puff pastry in the shape of a fish.
• Brush the top of the puff pastry with egg wash and use the leftover pastry scraps to decorate the fish with an eye and gills. Use the tip of the knife or the large opening of a pastry tip to draw scales on the body and tail.
• Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
• Make the Chive Butter Sauce: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the wine, lemon juice, shallots, and tarragon. Reduce until only a ¼ cup (60 ml) of liquid remains. Add the cream and reduce until the mixture thickens slightly.
• Slowly whisk in the butter, 1 piece at a time, until the sauce is glossy and thickened.
• Remove the tarragon stem and season with salt and pepper. Stir in the chives.
• Preheat the oven to 375℉ (190℃). When the oven is heated. Bake the fish for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown.
• Transfer the fish to a platter and garnish with fresh parsley and lemon wedges.
• To serve, cut the fish into individual portions and plate with a drizzle of Chive Butter Sauce.
• Enjoy!

SLIPPERY SHRIMP

Steps:

• Heat peanut oil in a wok to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Toss the shrimp with 1/4 cup of cornstarch to coat, then drop into the hot oil, and quickly fry until golden brown, about 45 seconds. When done, drain shrimp, and set aside.
• Pour all but 1 tablespoon of oil from the wok, then stir in the garlic, ginger, and cayenne pepper. Cook and stir until the garlic is fragrant and beginning to brown, about 30 seconds. Pour in the wine, vinegar, ketchup, sugar, salt, and 1/4 cup of water, and bring to a boil over high heat. Dissolve the cornstarch in 2 teaspoons of water, stir into the boiling sauce, and boil until thickened, about 1 minute. Stir the shrimp and green onions into the sauce until coated.

SLIPPERY FISH

Steps:

• Place the rum, orange, and lime juices, and plenty of cracked ice in a shaker, and shake vigorously to combine. Strain into a tumbler filled with ice, and top with the ginger beer. Serve with the orange wedge as garnish.

SLIPPERY SHRIMP

Steps:

• Mix shrimp and 6 tablespoons cornstarch in a large bowl to coat.
• Mix remaining 4 teaspoons cornstarch and 4 teaspoons water in a small bowl to blend.
• Heat oil in heavy large skillet or wok over high heat.
• Working in batches, fry shrimp until cooked through and golden on both sides, about 3 minutes.
• Using slotted spoon, transfer cooked shrimp to plate.
• Drain all but 1 tablespoon oil from wok and heat over medium-high heat.
• Add garlic, sugar,cayenne and salt; stir constantly until garlic begins to brown, about 15 seconds.
• Add tomato sauce,vinegar,and sherry;stir water/cornstarch mixture if separated and add to sauce.
• Cook until sauce boils and thickens, stirring constantly, about 1 minute.
• Add reserved shrimp to sauce and stir to coat.
• Remove from heat and add 1 cup green onions to sauce and toss.
• Transfer to plate and sprinkle with remaining green onions and serve.