Mediterranean Whitefish in Foil

You will need four sheets of foil about 15 inches x 12 inches. Fold each sheet in half. Starting at one end of the folded edge cut a half of a heart shape in such a way that when the foil is opened it is in the shape of a heart.

Place the olive oil, capers, caper liquid, maple syrup, salt, oregano, pepper and fennel seed in a bowl and whisk until blended.

Place 1/4 of the beans in each pouch, in the center of one half of the foil. Center them on one side of the cut heart so that the other side will fold over the top of the filets easily. (Do this for all four pouches.)

Add 1/4 of the diced zucchini in each pouch.

Rinse the fish filets in cold water and pat dry. Put the filets, one in each pouch, on top of the beans.

Scatter 1/4 of the tomatoes and olives evenly over the fish in each pouch.

Pour 1/4 of the olive oil mixture over the fish in each pouch.

Add 1 tablespoon white wine to each of the pouches by pouring it over the beans.

Close the foil by rolling the edge inward, starting at the point of the heart and working around to the base of the heart. The foil pouch with the fish inside will be in the shape of a large half circle.

Preheat the oven to 325°F.

Place the pouches on a cookie sheet and then into the oven. Cook for about 12 to 15 minutes.

To serve, remove each pouch to a plate and let stand 30 seconds before cutting the pouch open and eating directly from the open pouch. There will be some hot steam that escapes when the foil is cut, so be careful.

Mediterranean Quinoa with Whitefish

Place the water in a small sauce pan over high heat.

When the water boils add the quinoa. Reduce the heat to a high simmer. Cover the pan partially. Cook until the water is almost evaporated. Stir occasionally. When the quinoa is done turn off the heat and cover.

Place the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. When the oil is hot add the shallots and the mushrooms. Cover and reduce the heat to low. Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add the asparagus, tomatoes, olives, capers, vinegar and wine. Increase the heat to medium low and cover. Cook for about 3 minutes minutes.

Cut the fish into cubes and add to the pan. Cover and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add the quinoa, feta cheese, salt, pepper, and oregano. Stir and let cook for about two minutes and serve.

Lemon Thyme Redfish

Place a large skillet in the oven and preheat to 375°F.

Place a second skillet over medium high heat. Add the olive oil and then the garlic and shallot. Cook, stirring, for about 2 minutes until slightly soft. Do not allow the shallot to brown.

Add the diced yellow squash and cook for about 5 minutes tossing frequently. Add the white wine and lemon juice. Toss and cook for about one minute.

Add the tomato, pine nuts, salt, pepper and thyme leaves and stir. Reduce the heat to low. Toss occasionally.

Spray the skillet in the oven lightly with olive oil and add the redfish skin side down. Cook for about 5 – 8 minutes. Serve topped with the cooked vegetables.

Indian Spiced Whitefish with Cilantro Yogurt

Preheat the oven to 325°F. Place the acorn squash in a large skillet cut side down. Put the pan in the oven and roast the squash for about 40 minutes.

While the squash are roasting mix together the yogurt, shallot, cilantro, sugar, salt, pepper and lime juice. Place in refrigerator.

Mix together the paprika, garam masala, curry powder, mint, cumin, cinnamon and salt.

When the squash is done remove it from the oven and place on a cutting board cut side down.

Place a large skillet over medium high heat and add the olive oil. When the oil is hot dredge the fish in the spice mixture to coat well. Place the fish in the pan and reduce the heat if necessary.

Cook on one side for about 4 minutes. Add the pistachios to the pan. Turn the fish over. Cook for another 6 – 8 minutes until done.

While the fish is cooking slice the acorn squash into crescents about 1/2 inch thick and arrange them in a fan on each plate, one-half squash for each plate.

Place the cooked fish on top of the acorn squash, leaving the pistachios in the pan.

Add the chicken stock to the pan and increase the heat to high. Reduce the sauce by about half, then pour the sauce and pistachios over the fish. Top each with about 3 tablespoons of cilantro yogurt and serve.

Grilled Red Snapper with Garlic Tartar Sauce

Heat the grill to hot or place a large grill pan in the oven at 375°F.

While the grill (or oven) is heating rinse the snapper filets and pat dry. Place on a cutting board skin side up and score the skin about 1/2 inch apart. Do not cut more than just through the skin.

Lightly sprinkle the salt and pepper over the scored fish.

When the grill (or oven) is hot spray the grill (or grill pan) lightly with oil. Place the fish on the grill skin side down and cook for about 5 minutes. Turn and cook for another 2 – 3.

Serve over your chosen sides and top with 1 tablespoon of tartar sauce per serving.

Grilled Fish with Cilantro Crust

Pebre (Chilean salsa):

Place the tomato, shallot, olive oil and the chili powder in a bowl.

Add a pinch (about 1/16th of a teaspoon) of salt and fold together.

Chill.

Fish:

Place the panko, cilantro, lime zest, bell pepper, the remainder of the salt and pepper in a blender or mini-chopper.

Process in pulses until well blended.

Add the egg yolk and process for a very short time until just blended.

Pat the panko mixture on top of the fish.

Place a large skillet in the oven and preheat to 375°F (or preheat the grill to high with the lid down).

Spray the pan liberally with oil (or spray the grill).

Add the fish to the pan with the panko side up.

Bake or grill for 10 to 12 minutes. If grilling, place on the grill and close the lid. (Do not turn the fish or the crust will come off.)

Serve topped with the salsa.

Ginger Peanut Whitefish

Place 3 teaspoons of the sesame oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for about 3 minutes. If the garlic is cooking too fast, reduce the heat. Do not let the garlic brown.

Add the shallots and peanuts. Cook for another 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add the ginger and cook for another 3 – 5 minutes. Add the lime juice, sugar, soy sauce, pepper and chicken stock.

Reduce the heat until the sauce is simmering. Cook for about ten minutes reducing by about 1/2.

When the sauce is done reduce the heat to low to keep warm.

Place a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the remaining teaspoon sesame oil to the pan. When the pan is hot add the fish. Cook for about 4 – 5 minutes on each side.

Serve the fish topped with sauce.

Ginger Papaya Whitefish

Place the sesame oil, ground ginger, papaya juice, salt and pepper in a small mixing bowl and whisk until well blended.

Place a large non-stick skillet on the range over medium-high heat. When the pan is hot spray lightly with olive oil. Add the fish filets. Cook for about 4 minutes on one side and then turn.

After cooking the fish for about 3 minutes mix the cornstarch with the 4 tablespoons of water in a small dish until well blended. Add the cornstarch mixture to the papaya sauce and whisk well.

Add the papaya sauce to the pan with the fish. Turn the fish once and remove the fish to serving plates. Whisk the sauce well and divide evenly over the fish filets.

Sprinkle with cilantro leaves and serve.

Fish Tacos with Asparagus Salsa

Place a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.

Add the diced onion and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until the onions begin to soften. Add the chili powder, cayenne pepper and salt.

Cut the fish into 1 inch strips.

Add the water and fish to the pan. Cook for about 7 – 10 minutes over medium heat until the fish is cooked through. Remove from the heat, let cool slightly.

When ready to assemble divide the fish between the 6 taco shells. Top with the cheese and then the lettuce and tomatoes.

Each serving (3 tacos) should be served with 1/3 cup Asparagus Salsa divided between the three tacos.

Fish Enchiladas

Preheat the oven to 300°F.

Place a medium skillet over medium heat.

Add the oil and add the diced onion.

Cook for about 5 minutes and add the diced peppers. Cook for another 2 to 3 minutes. Toss regularly.

Add the salt, pepper, chili powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, and fish. Toss and cook for about a minute and add the beer.

Cook for about 3 to 4 minutes and remove the pan from the heat.

Using a slotted spoon, fill each corn tortilla with 1/6th of the fish mixture, allowing the extra liquid to drain back into the pan.

Add the cilantro to each tortilla as you go and roll them into tubes. Place 3 enchiladas on each plate.

Add the sour cream to the remaining liquid in the bottom of the pan to make the sauce.

Mix well, then spread over the enchiladas.

Top with the jack cheese.

Place the plates in the oven for about 5 minutes until the cheese is melted. Serve.