WASABI PANKO CRUSTED HALIBUT CHEEKS [Caren McSherry Original]
INGREDIENTS
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1 lb Mitch’s Catch Halibut Cheeks (cut in half for easier frying)
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1 cup Panko (Japanese style breadcrumbs)
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½ cup Wasabi Mayonnaise
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Grapeseed oil for frying
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1 lemon cut into quarters
Cauliflower Puree
INGREDIENTS
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1 head cauliflower, broken in florets, including stems
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2 cups water
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2 teaspoons chicken stock paste
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1 cup mascarpone or sour cream
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2 cups fresh spinach, stemmed
HOW TO
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Lightly smear the cheeks on both sides with the mayo then dredge in the Panko and shake off the excess.
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Heat a 12-inch non-stick pan to medium-high heat, add the cheeks and lemon wedges.
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Fry for about 3 minutes, using your fish spatula flip the cheeks over, frying both sides.
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Turn the lemon wedges so that they caramelize on both sides.
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Transfer to your serving place along with a piece of lemon.
Cauliflower Puree
HOW TO
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Bring the cauliflower, water and chicken stock to the boil, turn down to a simmer and cook until the cauliflower is totally cooked through. Using a slotted spoon remove the cauliflower and set aside.
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Bring the water back to the boil, add the spinach, turn off the heat and let the spinach wilt in the hot water. This should take 2-3 minutes.
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Fill a bowl with ice water and transfer the spinach with a slotted spoon to the bowl. Let it stand in the ice water for about 5 minutes. Drain well to remove as much water as possible.
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Place the reserved cauliflower, cooked spinach and mascarpone in a blender or vita mix. Purée until the mixture should is silky smooth. Adjust the seasoning and transfer to a bowl until serving time.
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Makes 4-6 servings