SNAPPER TROPICAL

SNAPPER TROPICAL image

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 Snapper Filets (8 OZ each)
4 Tbsp Flour
1/2 Cup Fish Stock (or Chicken broth -unsalted)
1/2 Cup Dark Rum
1/4 Cup Vegetable Oil
1 Tbsp Butter
4 fresh Basil Leaves(chopped)
Salt & Pepper To taste
1/2 Cup Orange Juice
2 Cups diced Fresh Fruit (e.g. banana, orange, kiwi)

Steps:

**Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Heat the vegetable oil in a pan while you lightly dredge the snapper in the flour and shake off all excess. Sautee both sides of the snapper filets in the oil till lightly browned then discard the vegetable oil. Remove the fish to a side plate and keep warm. Deglaze the pan with the fish stock and the rum and let reduce for 2-3 minutes, add the orange juice and butter stir for 2-3 minutes till the sauce thickens a bit. Add the fresh basil and fruit, salt and pepper and the snapper filets. Place in the oven for a final 3-4 minutes. Remove from oven , plate the filets and top with the fruit sauce