Herbed Maryland Shad Food

HERBED MARYLAND SHAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
• Wash shad and dry with paper towels. Sprinkle inside and out with salt and pepper.
• Put fish on rack of baking pan. Add four cups of water and wine to level just under fish. Add remaining ingredients except the sauce. If necessary, add fifth cup of water to prevent burning.
• Cover tightly and steam for five hours. Baste often. Serve sliced crosswise through bones, with herb butter sauce if desired.

HERBED BARLEY SALAD

Steps:

• Combine water, garlic and barley in a large pot.
• Bring to boil and then reduce heat, cover and simmer for 40 minutes or until barley is tender.
• Drain excess water.
• To make dressing, combine mustard, garlic and vinegar.
• Whisk together, then slowly whisk in olive oil.
• Season with salt and pepper if desired.
• Combine half of dressing with warm barley.
• Stir in vegetables and herbs.
• Toss with remaining dressing.
• Season to taste.

HERBED BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Soak onion in cold water, 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, whisk Dijon and vinegar in a bowl. Slowly whisk in oil until combined. Drain onion and dry well. Stir into dressing along with beans and herbs; season with salt and pepper. Let sit 15 to 20 minutes or refrigerate in an airtight container up to 5 days. Serve as a side, over meat and fish, on toasted rustic bread, or mixed into greens.