FISH FILLETS IN ORANGE HERB SAUCE

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Spectacular flavour and super simple to make. Works beautifully with any fish you select. Serve over a small salad bed of micro greens and a little wild rice and butter beside it.

Provided by Mr. Sauce

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb fish fillet (any type)
1/4 cup butter (melted)
2 teaspoons orange zest
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon fresh chervil
1 tablespoon fresh parsley
1 teaspoon fresh thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 dash nutmeg
1 orange

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl combine melted butter, orange zest, orange juice, salt and nutmeg. Finely chop chervil, parsley and thyme and add to mixture.
  • Whisk to combine.
  • Slice fillets into four 1/4lb portions (if required) and place into a ziplok bag. Add half of the butter/herb mixture. Let rest for 10 minutes. Reserve remaining half of herb/butter mixture for dipping or dressing cooked fillets.
  • Slice orange into 12 thin slices. Place 8 slices in a shallow baking dish. (Two slices per fillet.).
  • Remove fillets from bag and position on top of orange slices. Pour remaining liquid from bag over fish.
  • Preheat oven to 400 deg F. and bake for 10 minutes for each 1 inch thickness of fish. (four 1" thick pieces = 40 min approx.).
  • Arrange a bed of micro greens on serving dish and place fillet on top. Compliment with a serving of wild rice drizzled with reserved herb/butter and garnish with shards of orange zest, and sprig of parsley.
  • Place an orange slice on each plate for appearance, and your done.
  • As an option, serve reserved herb/butter in a small side dish for dipping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 241.1, Fat 12.6, SaturatedFat 7.5, Cholesterol 92.8, Sodium 481, Carbohydrate 5, Fiber 1, Sugar 3.7, Protein 26.4

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