PISTACHIO ENCRUSTED GROUPER WITH MARSALA

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True story, The first time I made this and served it to my husband, he didn't believe I made it. I caught him looking for take out boxes in the trash!

Provided by DeLinda Brooks

Categories     Fish

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 c unsalted butter
2 c marsala wine
1/4 c honey
1 Tbsp vanilla extract
16 oz grouper
1 c flour
2 eggs
1/2 c cold water
1 c plain bread crumbs
1 c pistachio nuts, chopped
salt n pepper to taste

Steps:

  • 1. In one pot, brown butter. Then let cool to a warm temp. In a second pot, add wine, honey and extract and reduce by 1/3. Add to butter pot and keep warm. Set aside
  • 2. To crust grouper, cut fish into two 8oz portions. Dredge one side with flour. On same side dredge with egg wash ( egg and cold water mixed together) .mix bread crumbs and nuts and encrust grouper with mixture. Salt n pepper grouper.
  • 3. Oil the bottom of a sauté pan. Place fish in pan with crust side down. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and bake fish crust side down for 6-7 minutes. Flip fish and bake until tender. Serve fish over smashed baby red potatoes with sauce, and add a simple salad.

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