Haddock Meuniere Recipes

SOLE MEUNIèRE

Steps:

• Check the fish for small bones and pull any out with tweezers. In a large shallow bowl, season the flour with a little salt and black pepper. Toss the fish in the flour, coating well, and shake off any excess.
• Heat the oil in a large frying pan. Add the fish and cook, skin-side down, for 2 mins. Use a fish slice or large spatula to turn, then cook the other side for 1-2 mins until golden.
• Remove the fish to a warmed plate, then season. Wipe out the pan with kitchen paper. Return the pan to the heat, then add the butter. Heat until it melts and begins to turn a light brown, then mix in the lemon juice and capers, if using. Swirl in the pan for a few secs, return fish to the pan and spoon over any juices. Serve immediately.

MAINELY FISH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Center each piece of fish on an individual piece of aluminum foil (large enough to enclose the fish when folded). Sprinkle each piece of fish with salt and pepper. Divide the sliced tomatoes, onion, and red and yellow peppers between the 6 pieces of fish, and place on top of the fillets. Sprinkle evenly with the capers and parsley. Drizzle each fillet with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice.
• Fold and seal the foil into a packet and place on a baking sheet. Leave 2 inches between each packet for even cooking.
• Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes.
• Let rest for 5 minutes and unwrap. One packet per person.

HALIBUT MEUNIERE

Steps:

• Pat fish dry, and sprinkle both sides with black peper and 1/8 teaspoon salt. Sprinkle with flour.
• Melt 1.5 teaspoons butter in a large nonstick skilled over medium heat. Add fish to pan, and cook 5 minutes or until lightly browned. Carefully turn fish over; cook 4 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork or until desired degree of doneness. Remove from pan; set aside and keep warm.
• Add remaining 1 tablespoon butter to pan, and cook 1 minute or until lightly browned, swirling pan to melt butter evenly and prevent burning. Remove pan from heat; stir in juice. Drizzle juice mixture over fish. Sprinkle fish with remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt. Sprinkle with fresh parsley. Serve immediately.

CREOLE MEUNIERE SAUCE

Steps:

• In a medium-sized nonreactive saucepan, combine the Worcestershire, onions, bay leaves, and lemons, and cook over medium-high heat. Mash the lemons down with the back of a spoon and bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer until mixture becomes slightly thick, about 8 to 10 minutes. Add cream and whisk to blend. Cook 1 minute. Add butter bit by bit, whisking constantly until completely melted and blended into the mixture. Add Creole seasoning and stir to incorporate. Strain sauce through a fine-meshed sieve or colander lined with cheesecloth. Garnish with scallions.

WHITE FISH AMANDINE MEUNIERE

Steps:

• Melt butter in saute pan. Dip fillets in milk, dredge them in seasoned flour, shake off excess flour. When butter is bubbling, add filets. Slowly saute until browned, flip over until other side is browned (approx 4 mins. each side). Remove filets and keep warm. Add lemon juice, almonds & mushrooms to browned butter. Add wine if desired. Be careful not to burn the almonds. Add splash of cream or half & half to add a little creaminess. Pour sauce over filets and serve. Bon Appetit!