This dish was inspired in part by shrimp and grits and in part by gambas al ajillo (recipe here). I hope you like it as much as Ed and I did.
Archive for the ‘Fish / Seafood’ Category
White Fish on Lima Beans and Corn
In Fish / Seafood, Sides and Sauces on April 13, 2010 at pmAfter I discovered that lima beans aren’t bad in a soup (recipe here), I tried eating them whole in a succotash. I was surprised at how much I liked this simple combination of lima beans and corn. This healthy side would be great for a picnic or a barbecue. I paired it with tilapia. My recipe was inspired by the Snapper with Succotash recipe from the Everyday Food magazine subscription that a good friend of mine gave me. This is a simple, one pot meal. One pot meals are perfect for weeknight dinners and this dish cooks in just a few minutes. It was a bit too healthy for me, though, so I added a creamy lemon and dill sauce (recipe here). I wish I could have taken a picture of the sauce poured over the fish, because it looked very pretty, but I accidentally dropped my camera into the sauce and broke it. 
Pan Fried Tilapia
In Fish / Seafood on March 16, 2010 at pmThe texture of tilapia makes it very easy to handle and the thin fillet allows it to cook very quickly so it’s perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner. Since it’s such a mild fish, I like to pair it with more flavourful dipping sauces like honey mustard, tartar sauce, or ketchup. I buy tilapia fillets in bulk and freeze them separately. They defrost in no time since they’re so thin, which is another reason I use them for my lazy meals.
Fish en Papillote (in Parchment)
In Fish / Seafood on March 1, 2010 at pmI caught 4 fish ice fishing at the 2010 Winterlude Festival in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. They were all brook trout weighing between 1/2 to 1 lb each. I steamed the largest fish whole (link to recipe here), pan fried the smallest one until the skin was crispy, and baked the last two small fish in parchment. Baking fish en papillote steams the fish in its own juices along with vegetables in a parchment paper envelope. This is also called fish al cartoccio. The best part about this cooking method is the easy clean up. It’s quick, easy, and very healthy. The fish comes out very moist and sometimes I use this method just to cook my vegetables alone. This is great for entertaining too.
