Grilled Carolina Triggerfishwith Creamy Polenta, Roasted Vegetables and Gremolada
Yield: 5 servings 5 6-ounce portions boned, skin-off triggerfish salt and pepper to taste Creamy Polenta (recipe below) Roasted Vegetables (recipe below) Gremolada (recipe below) Season fillets with salt and pepper and set aside to rest. Prepare hot charcoal or gas grill. Cook fish 2 minutes per side. Serve with Creamy Polenta, Roasted Vegetables and Gremolada. Creamy Polenta 2 cups chicken stock 2 cups whole milk 1 cup fine Italian yellow polenta 1/4 pound butter 1 cup cream cheese salt and pepper to taste For the Creamy Polenta In a medium saucepot bring stock and milk to a boil. Add polenta and stir to prevent lumps. Turn heat down and simmer for 15 minutes until polenta has absorbed most of the liquid and is smooth. Slowly add butter and cream cheese, whisking constantly to incorporate. Season with salt and pepper; cover with lid or plastic to prevent layer of film from forming. Roasted Vegetables 3 baby carrots, peeled 1 tablespoon blended oil (75% canola, 25% olive) 1/2 cup exotic mushrooms, such as shiitake, portabella, oyster, chanterelle, or porcini 1/2 cup fresh okra, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds (optional) salt and pepper to taste For the Roasted Vegetables Preheat broiler. Blanch carrots in boiling water and shock in ice water. Heat oil in saucepan and add carrots, mushrooms and okra. Toss to coat and finish in broiler until texture and golden brown color begins to form on vegetables. Season with salt and pepper. Gremolada 1 bunch chopped flat leaf parsley zest of 5 lemons juice of 2 lemons 2 cloves fresh garlic, chopped 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil sea salt and cracked pepper to taste For the Gremolada At least 15 to 20 minutes before serving fish, mix above ingredients. |
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