Browning the fillets first keeps them golden and crisp before adding them to the sauce. You can also fry them completely in the skillet for 8 minutes and serve with the sauce spooned over top.
"What can we make ahead when we entertain?" is one of the most frequent questions we get. Here's the answer that satisfies every time: an elegant phyllo-wrapped salmon fillet gussied up with wild rice, mushrooms and spinach.
Serve with: Whole grain rice pilaf . Trout is high in omega-3 fatty acids. Steamed on top of bok choy, this needs only rice to complete the meal. Because trout fillets are on the large side, oven steaming is best.
For 4 to 6 servings, add about 1-1/2 lb (750 g) boneless skinless chicken breasts or salmon fillets to marinade; cover and refrigerate salmon for 30 minutes, chicken for at least 4 or up to 24 hours.
For 4 to 6 servings, add about 1-1/2 lb (750 g) boneless skinless chicken breasts or salmon fillets to marinade; cover and refrigerate salmon for 30 minutes, chicken for at least 4 or up to 24 hours.
This stuffing is incredible with salmon. If you don't want to serve fillets, use a
4 lb (2 kg) side of salmon, stuffing it in a slit down the centre. You still bake it for 10 minutes per inch of thickness.
Fresh fennel adds a highly complementary licorice note to fish. If you have any leftover, slice it to add to a green salad. You can use skin-on fillets instead of a whole fish; just grill them skin side down.
If you prefer, use some of the pasta cooking liquid instead of the wine. Keep pantry staples, such as anchovy fillets and pasta, on hand for a quick impromptu meal. Don't forget the frozen staples, too, such as peas and shrimp.
Firm-fleshed fillets, such as cod, basa or tilapia, are perfect for this grilled seafood dish. Cutting the fish about the same size as the shrimp ensures it cooks in the same amount of time. Serve with a side of mixed baby greens.
Serve with hot cooked brown, wild or white rice. If the bok choy are tiny, you'll need two per person. You can use this marinade for other fish fillets, such as white fish, salmon, trout or tilapia, for equally delicious results.
