Best Pescado A La Bilbaína Seared Fish W Sherry Vinegar Recipes

PESCADO A LA BILBAíNA (SEARED FISH W/ SHERRY VINEGAR)

Steps:

• Sprinkle a generous amount of kosher salt on both sides of the fish filets.
• Heat skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 teaspoons of olive oil and spread it across the entire skillet. When it's hot, add the fillets with the skin side down.
• Reduce heat to medium-low and cook fish until it turns from opaque to white (approximately 8-10 minutes for most fillets). You may cover the skillet to complete the cooking process if you need to.
• When the fish flesh has mostly turned white, pour 2 1/2 tablespoons of olive oil into a small saucepan along with the chile pieces and sliced garlic. Heat on medium-low until the garlic begins to sizzle and become golden in color. Do not let the garlic brown.
• Transfer the fish fillets carefully to two dinner plates using a spatula. Immediately splash each fillet with 1 teaspoon of sherry vinegar. Then spoon the hot oil/garlic/chile mixture over each piece of fish.
• Garnish with minced parsley and serve.

SHERRY VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Pound the garlic with 1/4 teaspoons salt in a mortar and pestle until it breaks down into a puree. If you don't have a mortar and pestle, chop the garlic, then use the side of a large knife and press the garlic with the salt to make a paste.
• Combine the garlic, vinegar, and mustard in a small bowl, then whisk in the oil and seasoning with pepper.
• Taste and balance the flavors to taste. Enjoy!

ROASTED RED BELL PEPPERS WITH SHERRY VINEGAR

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 400 F degrees.
• Brush the peppers with a thin film of the olive oil and place them in a roasting pan.
• Roast for 30 minutes, turning them over every 10 minutes until all sides are browned. Remove the pan from the oven and allow the peppers to cool.
• Peel, seed and tear them into strips. Set aside.
• Heat the remaining oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook until brown, about 1 minute.
• Add the peppers and water, cover the pan, and cook on low heat until sauce has a silky texture and becomes emulsified, about 30 minutes.
• Add the sherry vinegar, salt to taste, and the parsley. Serve at room temperature or allow to cool.

SHERRY VINEGAR

Steps:

• Bring the mixture just to a boil, cool slightly, pour into a clean jar with a tight-fitting lid. Let it steep in a cool, dark place for several weeks, then store in the refrigerator.

PAPAS A LA HUANCAíNA

Steps:

• Boil, peel and cut in slices potatoes (Yukon Gold potatoes).
• In a blender, mix the cheese, peppers, milk, oil, garlic, salt and pepper. The sauce should be fairly thick; add more cheese and olive oil if not, or add milk is too thick.
• Lay a bed of lettuce in a serving dish and place the potatoes on top. Cover with the sauce. Cut the hard boiled eggs in quarters or halfs and place on top of the potatoes. Add black olives if desired.
• This dish can be served slightly cold.

CHILI GARLIC VINEGAR

Steps:

• Pack chili peppers and garlic into a sterilized jar.
• Add salt and vinegar.
• Cork and give a shake.
• Let sit in a cool, dry, dark place for flavor to be released about 3 weeks giving a shake occasionally.
• Should last about 6 months.

PAPA A LA HUANCAINA (POTATOES WITH CHILE-CHEESE SAUCE)

Steps:

• Cover the whole potatoes with cold, salted water, boil until cooked through. Remove from heat, drain and cool. Peel the potatoes and cut in half length-wise or into rounds.
• Place the cheese, evaporated milk, peppers and turmeric in a blender or food processor and puree until smooth. With the motor running, add the crackers one at a time to thicken the sauce. With the motor still running, drizzle in the oil. Add more crackers if the sauce is too thin, or some milk or water if it is too thick. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Line a serving platter with the lettuce leaves. Place the potatoes on top of the lettuce leaves. Spoon the chile-cheese sauce over the potatoes. Garnish serving plate with egg quarters and tomato wedges. Sprinkle olives over potatoes and serve cold or at room temperature.
• VARIATIONS:.
• Papa a la Huancaina is also popular in Bolivia. However, the cheese is sometimes substituted with 1 cup of natural peanut butter.
• Ají amarillois the fiery yellow pepper common in Peruvian cuisine. These peppers can be found canned or in jars at many Latino markets.
• Try using a variety of potatoes for a colorful effect: blue, Yukon gold, russets, etc.
• A little garlic can be added to the sauce. A little lime or lemon juice squeezed in the sauce can round out its taste nicely as well.
• A local herb, palillo, is often added to the sauce, imparting a further bright yellow color. It can sometimes be found in powdered form at Latino markets. Turmeric is a fine substitute.