Monday, August 9, 2010

Honey & Miso Glazed Yellowtail with Coconut-Lime Broth

Jason found this recipe on a fishing website/forum that he frequently visits. We are always trying to find good recipes for fish. This is by far, the most amazing fish recipe ever. I would pay $45 for this in a restaurant. Serves 6

Ingredients

Honey Miso Glaze
  • 1 cup yellow, Mild Miso paste ( you can find this in the frig section of an Asian market)
  • 1/2 cup Honey
  • 2 limes (juiced and zest)
  • 1/4 cup Sweet Mirin Wine
  • 2 Tablespoons ground ginger (fresh is best)
  • 6 (6 oz.) Yellowtail fillets, all dark meat removed

Combine miso paste, honey, lime juice, mirin, and mix well in a bowl to form a smooth paste. Place the yellowtail on a sheet pan, spray with non-stick spray then spoon on an even coat of the honey-miso paste. Hold the fish in the refrigerator while you prepare the broth. Now is also a good time to turn your oven on to low broil

Coconut-Lime Broth

  • 2 large diced shallots
  • 2 cloves chopped garlic
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 ozs. fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1 can coconut milk (14 oz)
  • 1/4 cup thin sliced green onions
  • 1 julienne yellow pepper
  • 1 julienne red pepper
  • 1/2 cup baby shiitake mushrooms (optional we don't like mushrooms and turned out great without)
  • 1 bunch chopped cilantro
  • Kosher Salt
  • Fresh Ground Black Pepper

In a sauce pot, gently saute the shallots, garlic, green onion, shiitakes & peppers for 4-6 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add the honey, coconut milk, lime juice & simmer for five minutes. Check seasoning and keep warm on the side.

With the oven on low broil, place the glazed yellowtail 4-5 inches under the broiler and cook for 5-7 minutes. It works best to trim the fish fillets to 1" or 1 1/2" thick so the cook and brown quickly and evenly.

Add the broth to the bottom of a large bowl. Top the broth with the cilantro. Place the fish in the bowl on top of the broth. Top fish with a little broth and more cilantro. Serve fish with bowl of steamed jasmine rice.

Penne with Butternut Squash and Goat Cheese



I saw this recipe on the TV Foodnetwork and thought I would give it a try. I LOVED IT!!!! and so did everyone that tried it. It's a strange combo of ingredients I would never have put together but it's so good. This dish can be served warm or cold.


Ingredients

  • Vegetable oil cooking spray
  • 1 (2-pound) butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 3/4 inch cubes
  • 1 onion, diced into 1/2-inch piece
  • 5 cloves of garlic, peeled
  • Olive oil, for drizzling
  • Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper
  • 1 pound penne pasta
  • 1 cup (8 ounces) goat cheese, crumbled
  • 1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts (toasted)
  • 1 packed cup chopped fresh basil leaves
  • 1/3 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Spray a baking sheet, liberally, with vegetable oil cooking spray. Set aside.

Mix the squash, onion and garlic together and arrange in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Bake for 40-45 minutes until the vegetables are golden and cooked through. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool slightly.

While the squash mixture is cooling, bring a large pot of salted water to boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and reserve about 2 cups of the pasta water. Put the goat cheese in the bottom of large serving bowl and add the pasta with 1 cup of the pasta water. Toss until the cheese has melted and forms a creamy sauce. Add the squash mixture, the walnuts and the basil. Toss well and added any additional pasta water if needed. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with Parmesan and serve.

***To toast the walnuts, arrange them in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake in a preheated 350 degree F oven until lightly toasted, about 6-8 minutes. Cool completely before using.