Fabulous Fish Fillets Food

FABULOUS FISH STEW

Steps:

• To make the saffron aioli, smash a clove of garlic, a tiny squeeze of lemon juice, and the saffron (if using) with a small pinch of salt in a pestle and mortar until it turns into a mush. Add a tablespoon of mayonnaise and pound again. Stir in the rest of the mayonnaise. Taste and season with a little more lemon juice, salt and pepper.
• Give the mussels and clams a good wash in plenty of clean cold water and scrub any dirty ones lightly with a scrubbing brush, pulling off any beardy bits. If there are any that aren't tightly closed, give them a sharp tap. If they don't close up, throw them away.
• Heat a large, wide saucepan or stewing pot and pour in a splash of olive oil. Slice up the rest of the garlic and fry it in the oil until lightly golden. Add the wine, tomatoes and the basil stalks and bring to the boil. Simmer gently for 10 to 15 minutes, until the liquid has reduced a little.
• Add all your fish and shellfish in a single layer and season with salt and pepper. Push the fish down into the liquid and put the lid on. Cook gently for about 10 minutes or until all the clams and mussels have opened and the fish fillets and langoustines or prawns are cooked through. (Discard any clams or mussels that don't open.)
• Toast the bread on a hot griddle pan and get out the serving bowls. Put a piece of toast in each bowl and ladle the soup over the top, making sure the fish is divided more or less evenly. Top each bowl with some fennel tops, basil leaves, a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil and a big blob of saffron aioli.

FABULOUS BAKED FISH AND ASPARAGUS SPEARS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400°F.
• Heat a large ovenproof nonstick skillet on the stovetop over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of the EVOO to the pan, once around the pan. Add the fennel seeds, garlic, and shallots to the pan and cook for 2 minutes.
• Rinse the fish fillets and pat them dry. Season the fish with salt and pepper, and set aside.
• In a small bowl, combine the capers, tomatoes, the remaining tablespoon of EVOO, the balsamic vinegar, basil, and clam juice. Add the mixture to the skillet and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Slide the fish fillets into the pan. Spoon the sauce over the fish and transfer the skillet to the oven. Bake the fish for 15 minutes, or until cooked through, adding the bread to the oven to warm through for the last minute or two.
• While the fish cooks, boil the asparagus in an inch of water for 3 minutes, then drain and dress it with a little lemon juice and a pinch of salt.
• Serve the fish with lots of juice for mopping up with crusty bread and the asparagus spears alongside.

FABULOUS FISH TACOS!

Steps:

• Cabbage Slaw: Whisk vinegar, oil, and mustard together in a large bowl. Add cabbage and parsley, and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Chill until ready to serve. Make ahead of time, this gives the slaw time to develop flavor.
• Tartar Sauce: Puree ingredients for the tartar sauce in a blender or food processor until smooth; chill until serving.
• Fish: Prepare fish by cutting fillets into 1x3" strips. Season with salt and pepper.
• 4Combine eggs and milk in a shallow dish.Place flour on a plate and panko on another plate.
• Dredge each fish strip in flour, tapping off excess. Dip in egg mixture, letting excess drip back into dish. Coat with panko, pressing crumbs to adhere.
• Heat 1/2 cup oil to 360°F in a pan. Fry half the fish on both sides until golden, turning once, about 6 minutes total.
• Transfer to a baking sheet; keep warm in a 200°F oven.
• Repeat with remaining fish strips.
• Tortillas: Fry each tortilla in 1/2 teaspoons oil in a skillet.
• Assemble tacos with fish and slaw.
• Top with tartar sauce.