Poached Fish In Red Pepper Sauce Food

OVEN POACHED RED SNAPPER WITH VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Fillet the red snappers and set aside, or buy snapper fillets (easier). Cut 1 tablespoon mint leaves into strips using chiffonade style of cutting. Roll leaves lengthwise and slice into thing strips; set aside. Place snapper skeletons in a saucepan and cover with water, add a pinch of salt and simmer for 45 minutes, then strain to make fish sauce. Or use store bought fish sauce (easier).
• Preheat oven to 400°F Arrange fillets in a baking dish and season with salt and pepper. Top with zucchini, squash, mint sprigs, fish broth, white wine, butter and olive oil. Bake 10-12 minutes, or until fish is cooked through (test with fork that it is flaky). Remove fillets and vegetables to serving dish, discarding mint sprigs.
• Pour cooking liquid into a saucepan and reduce until it thickens slightly. Remove from heat and add lemon juice and mint strips (chiffonade). Pour over fillets and serve. Garnish with additional fresh mint.

FISH FILLETS IN RED PEPPER SAUCE

Steps:

• I a large non-stick skillet, saute the onion and garlic in oil until tender, about 5 minutes.
• Add the red peppers, coriander, and pepper flakes; saute 1 minute.
• Cover and cook over low heat until the peppers are very tender, about 8 minutes.
• Transfer the mixture to a food processor or blender (Or use hand blender for less clean up);Blend until smooth, scraping down sides twice.
• Stir in 1/4 teaspoon of the salt.
• Sprinkle the fish with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and place in the same skillet.
• Spoon the puree over the fish; cover and simmer until the fish is opaque, about 8 minutes.
• Serve the fish topped with pepper puree and with lime wedges.

POACHED FISH IN RED PEPPER SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a large, deep frying pan. Add the onion and fry over a medium heat for 5-10min until softened. Add the pepper and fry for a further 2-3min.
• Stir in the tomatoes and vinegar, bring to the boil and cook for 1-2min, then add the fish and poach gently for 10min, adding a splash of water if the sauce becomes too thick. Stir through the cilantro, season with salt and pepper and serve.