Steamed Wild Striped Bass With Coconut Rice And Apple Banana Chutney Recipes

STEAMED WILD STRIPED BASS WITH COCONUT RICE AND APPLE-BANANA CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Cut 4 to 6 shallow slits into the skin side of each fish fillet. Place 4 large squares of plastic wrap on a flat surface and sprinkle the center of each with 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil. Lay a piece of fish, skin-side up, on each square. Top each with another 1/2 tablespoon oil. Season with salt and pepper. Divide the garlic among the fish, pressing into the slits. Sprinkle each piece with a pinch of cinnamon and cloves. Loosely wrap the fish in the plastic and refrigerate.
• In a large pan with a lid, combine the rice, rice milk, coconut cream, shredded coconut, bay leaves, chili and 2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt (or 1 teaspoon regular salt). Let sit for 30 minutes, then cover the pan, bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low and simmer for 17 minutes. Turn off the heat and let sit for 5 to 10 minutes. Stir in the chives.
• Meanwhile, to make the chutney, add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and the butter to a sauté pan. Place over medium heat and, when hot, add the onion, curry powder and turmeric. Cook, stirring, until the onion is translucent, 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add the apple and banana and cook 2 minutes longer, until the apple is soft around the edges but still crisp. Transfer the chutney to a serving bowl.
• Fill a saucepan large enough to hold a steamer basket with 1 inch of water. Bring to a simmer. Place the wrapped fish in the basket. Lower the basket into the pan and cover. Steam the fish for 5 minutes, turn the pieces and steam until just cooked through, about 5 minutes more.
• To serve, remove the plastic from the fish. Spread the rice on a large platter, top with the fish and its cooking juices and serve with the chutney on the side.

PANKO-CRUSTED WILD STRIPED BASS WITH COCONUT-GUAVA SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients for the marinade in a non-reactive bowl. Take boneless fillet of wild striped bass and cut into 2 to 3 pieces. Rinse fillets and pat dry. Place pieces into the marinade. Refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours.
• In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the ingredients for the sauce and let reduce by 1/2 or until it reaches the desired thickness.
• In a heavy saute pan, heat canola oil to 340 degrees F.
• Remove the fish from the marinade. pat dry and season with salt and pepper. On a clean plate put flour and on another clean plate, put panko. Dredge fish fillets through flour, then egg, then panko, completely coating each fillet.
• Place the breaded fish carefully into the hot oil and cook until it achieves a light golden brown color. Remove with a spider or strainer and dry on paper towel.
• Serve fish on brown paper with the sauce in a small bowl for dipping.

ROASTED WILD STRIPED BASS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Remove stalks from fennel bulbs; reserve bulbs for another use. Remove feathery fronds from stalks; and reserve for garnish. Using a sharp knife, halve stalks lengthwise. Arrange stalks in the bottom of a 9-by-13-inch roasting pan; pour wine over stalks. Lay fish fillets on top; drizzle with oil, and season with salt and pepper.
• Cover pan tightly with foil. Bake until fish is just cooked through and opaque throughout, 20 to 25 minutes. Divide fish among serving plates, discarding fennel stalks. Garnish with reserved fennel fronds.