Louisiana Chartres Street Trout

Louisiana Chartres Street Trout 6 trout (filleted)Salt and pepper to taste1/2 cup butter (about)Juice of one lemon1/4 cup capers1/4 cup freshly chopped parsleyButtered toast Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.Cover a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Butter it well. Arrange...

Florida Keys Red Snapper in Foil

Florida Keys Red Snapper in Foil 1 3- lb. to 4-lb. red snapper (whole, dressed)Oil as neededSalt and pepper to taste1/4 cup butter1/2 cup finely chopped onion1/4 cup finely chopped celery1/4 cup finely chopped green pepper2 green onions (chopped, white and green...

Pompano en Papillote

Pompano en Papillote 4 pompano fillets1/4 cup butter5 tablespoons flour1 cup clam juice1 egg yolk1/4 cup heavy creamSalt and pepper to taste1 tablespoon finely chopped shallots1/4 cup dry white wine1 tablespoon brandy1 cup crab meat (picked over to remove shells)20...

New England Fish Stew

New England Fish Stew 1/3 cup butter3/4 cup finely chopped onions1 clove garlic (minced)3/4 cup diced celery2 cups fresh or bottle clam juice1 cup water2 16- oz. cans tomatoes1/2 teaspoon thyme1 bay leaf (crumbled)1/4 teaspoon saffronSalt and pepper to taste1 pound...

Halibut with Orange

Halibut with Orange 2 lbs. halibut fillets (cut into 4 serving pieces)1/3 cup butter (softened)Salt and pepper to taste2 tablespoons brandy1 teaspoon very fine julienne strips of orange rind1/2 cup heavy cream2 tablespoons chopped parsley Preheat oven to 350 degrees...

How to Scale a Fish

How to Scale a Fish Place the fish on a large, flat, clean surface. Holding the fish by the tail, rub a fish scaler or the back of a heavy chef’s knife from tail to head until the scales are removed from one side. Use a smaller knife for smaller fish. If using a...