Summer Vegetable Fish Bundles Food

SUMMER GRILLIN' VEGETABLE & FISH BUNDLES

Steps:

• 1. On four 18 x 18 inch pieces of heavy duty aluminum foil, divide fish equally. Top each with vegetables.
• 2. Mix savory herb with garlic or onion soup mix with water until blended and pour evenly over fish and vegetables. (Can also use the alternate soy sauce/butter in place of the soup mix and water.)
• 3. Wrap foil loosely around each fillet and vegetables, sealing edges airtight with a double fold.
• 4. Grill for 20 to 30 or broil or bake in 350 degree oven up to 20 to 30 minutes until fish flakes easily with a fork.
• 5. Carefully unwrap. Serve in the foil packet, remove from foil and serve on a plate, or place over your favorite rice.

STEAMED VEGGIE BUNDLES

Steps:

• Divide vegetables between two pieces of double thickness heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Fold foil around vegetables and seal tightly. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 10-13 minutes on each side or until vegetables are tender. , Open foil carefully to allow steam to escape. With a slotted spoon, remove vegetables to a serving dish. Combine the salad dressings; drizzle over vegetables and toss to coat.

SPRING VEGETABLE BUNDLES

Steps:

• Trim both ends of onions - making sure the green tops are as long as possible - at least 7 to 8 inches long.
• In a saucepan, bring some water to a boil, add the green onion tops; boil for 1 minute or until softened. Drain and immediately place onion tops in ice water. Drain and pat dry. Chop white portion of onions and set aside. (I always do a few extra onion tops -- just in case any tear as I'm tieing it around the bundles).
• Divide asparagus, peppers and carrots into 12 bundles. Top each with a thyme sprig. Tie each bundle with a blanched onion top (into a knot).*.
• In a large skillet, place wine or broth, chopped onion and vegetable bundles. Bring to a boil. Cook uncovered for 5 to 7 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender and liquid is reduced by two-thirds. Carefully remove bundles with a slotted spoon to a serving platter (or individual plates). Add butter to skillet; cook and stir until melted. Spoon over bundles.
• Note: Use asparagus spears that are ¼ inch in diameter. Larger spears should be cut lengthwise.
• Note #2: I have also used fresh green beans -- they work great, but the if you substitute them for either of the peppers, the color isn't quite as attractive. But for someone who doesn't like asparagus, that would be a good alternate.
• *I secure the bundles with a thin rubber band and then tie the onion top around it (then cut away the rubber band). I also don't place the thyme in the bundle until after I have them tied.

ASPARAGUS FISH BUNDLES

Steps:

• Wrap each fillet around 5 asparagus spears; secure with toothpicks. Place in 13x9 inch baking dish coated with non-stick cooking spray. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes. Uncover and sprinkle with green onions. Bake, uncovered, for 12-15 minutes longer or until fish flakes easily with a fork and asparagus is crisp-tender.
• Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the sauce ingredients until blended. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened.
• Discard toothpicks from fish; serve with sauce.

SUMMER VEGETABLE & FISH BUNDLES

Steps:

• On two 18 x 18-inch pieces heavy-duty aluminum foil, divide fish equally; top with vegetables. Evenly pour savory herb and garlic soup mix blended wth water over vegetables. Wrap foil loosely around fillets and vegetables, sealing edges airtight with double fold. Grill or broil seam side up 15 minutes or until fish flakes.