Deep Fried Sturgeon With Lemon And Herbs Recipes

DEEP FRIED STURGEON WITH LEMON AND HERBS

Steps:

• 1. Place the sturgeon strips in a medium sized bowl, and then add the buttermilk, oregano, garlic granules, thyme, and dill. Season with salt and pepper and leave to marinade for 20 minutes.
• 2. Place the flour in a medium sized shallow dish, then coat the sturgeon strips one at a time and place in another shallow dish or tray.
• 3. Heat the oil in a fryer or medium sized saucepan to 180C. If using a saucepan, do not fill more than half way with oil.
• 4. When the oil is hot add the sturgeon one at a time until golden. You may need to do this in a couple of batches. Remove from the oil, and then drain on kitchen paper.
• 5. Serve the sturgeon with the lemon wedges, hot sauce and mayonnaise.

FRIED ZUCCHINI WITH CRISPY LEMONS AND CRISPY HERBS

Steps:

• Combine the panko, plain breadcrumbs, Parmesan and cayenne in a medium bowl. Whisk together the eggs with 1 tablespoon cold water in another medium bowl. Arrange the zucchini in a single layer on a baking sheet, flesh-side up, and sprinkle with salt. Submerge the zucchini wedges in the egg mixture. Remove the pieces one by one, shaking off the excess egg, then roll in the breadcrumbs, pressing well so they are coated on all sides and the breadcrumbs adhere. Arrange in a single layer on the same baking sheet. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes and up to 12 hours.
• Fry the lemon and herbs: Pour the oil into a deep, heavy-bottomed pot with a fitted lid and attach a deep-fry thermometer. Heat to 325 degrees F.
• Line a baking sheet with paper towels. Drop the thin lemon rounds into the oil and fry until lightly browned and crisped, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove them with a slotted spoon and spread on one half of the lined baking sheet to cool.
• Raise the oil to 350 degrees F. Herbs tend to splatter when they hit hot oil, so have the fitted lid for the pot ready in one hand. Dry any excess moisture from the herbs, then drop the parsley and the basil in the oil with your other hand and immediately cover and fry until they turn darker green, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove with the slotted spoon and spread on the other half of the baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt. Repeat the same process with the oregano.
• Bring the oil back to 350 degrees F. Test the oil by dropping in one piece of zucchini. It should rise to the surface fairly quickly, begin to bubble and fry gradually. Line two baking sheets with kitchen towels. Drop half the zucchini into the oil and gently, slowly "swirl" the oil with the slotted spoon as they fry so they cook evenly. Cook until light to medium brown, 2 to 3 minutes, then remove them slowly with the slotted spoon and lay them out on a kitchen towel to cool. Sprinkle with salt. Repeat with the remaining zucchini.
• Layer the zucchini with the herbs and lemon slices on a large serving plate, and serve with the lemon wedges.

STURGEON WITH MUSHROOM AND THYME REDUCTION

Steps:

• Heat the grill, (or use a grill pan) on high while you prepare the sturgeon.
• Remove the skin from the sturgeon and place in a large stainless steel bowl.
• Add the olive oil, garlic, course black pepper and salt.
• Mix the seasonings into the fish to coat.
• Prepare the mushroom sauce by heating a large sauté pan on high.
• Add the olive oil and add the sliced mushrooms and shallots just as the oil begins to smoke.
• Sauté the mushrooms and shallots for about 1 minute and add the whole butter followed by the fresh thyme and salt and pepper.
• Place the sturgeon on the grill and reduce the heat to a medium setting.
• Close the grill and leave the fish as is for 2 minutes.
• While the fish is cooking add both the stock and white wine to the mushroom mixture and continue to cook to reduce the liquid.
• Reduce by almost half.
• Flip the fish after two minutes of cooking and cook another minute or until the fish reaches an internal cooking temperature of 145 degrees.
• Remove the grilled fish and plate, top with the mushroom and shallot mixture and enjoy.

STURGEON "FISH FRY"

Steps:

• Cut your fish into desired pieces, and soak in milk for one hour. (In the refrigerator).
• Pat pieces dry and coat completely in Louisiana Fish Fry. Set aside.
• Heat your shortening to aprox. 375 degrees, and deep fry fish in batches. (Make sure they don't cook too fast) Always test your first piece to make sure they cook thorough. Remove and set on a platter of paper towels to drain.
• These keep warm for a few minutes, until you can serve them. Watch your pieces and cook them evenly. I always serve these with a high quality tartar sauce, or just make home-made.