Best Redfish With Anchovies And Thyme Recipes

EASY FISH STEW WITH MEDITERRANEAN FLAVORS

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This is a typical fisherman's stew. No need to make a fish stock; water, aromatics and anchovies will suffice. Use anchovies even if you don't like them, as they add great depth of flavor, not to mention omega-3 fats. And don't worry: the dish won't taste like anchovies.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories dinner, soups and stews, main course

Time 1h15m

Yield Serves four

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

4 large garlic cloves, cut in half, green shoots removed
4 anchovy fillets, soaked in water for 4 minutes, drained and rinsed
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
1 medium carrot, chopped
Salt, preferably kosher salt, to taste
1 (28-ounce) can chopped tomatoes, with liquid
1 quart water
1 pound small new potatoes, scrubbed and quartered or sliced
A bouquet garni made with a bay leaf, a strip of orange zest, a couple of sprigs each thyme and parsley, and a dried red chile if desired, tied together with a string
Freshly ground pepper
1 to 1 1/2 pounds firm white-fleshed fish such as halibut, tilapia, Pacific cod or black cod, cut in 2-inch pieces

Steps:

Place the garlic cloves and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a mortar and pestle, and mash to a paste. Add the anchovy fillets and mash with the garlic. Set aside.
Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large, heavy soup pot or Dutch oven, and add the onion, celery and carrot with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring, until the onion is tender, about five minutes. Add the pureed garlic and anchovy. Cook, stirring, until the mixture is very fragrant, about one minute, and then add the tomatoes. Cook, stirring often, until the tomatoes have cooked down a bit and the mixture smells aromatic, about 10 to 15 minutes. Add the water, potatoes, salt (to taste) and the bouquet garni. Bring to a simmer. Turn the heat to low, cover partially and simmer 30 minutes. Taste, adjust salt and add pepper to taste. Remove the bouquet garni.
Season the fish with salt and pepper, and stir into the soup. The soup should not be boiling. Simmer five to 10 minutes (depending on the thickness of the fillets) or just until it flakes easily when poked. Remove from the heat, stir in the parsley, taste once more, adjust seasonings and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 352, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 35 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 33 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 1793 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams

CRISPY FRIED RED FISH AND SPICY REMOULADE

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Warmer weather is the cue for al fresco dining, but no patio brunch or park-side picnic compares with the highly anticipated, delicious and spirited barbeques amongst the Black community. Juneteenth, or Freedom Day, marks the emancipation of slaves in the United States in 1865, and today it is a time of celebration by families and communities often in the form of a fish fry or barbeque. The color red is significant in the celebration of Juneteenth as it symbolizes the suffering, perseverance and resilience of generations of African Americans. This recipe honors this tradition and history by utilizing a meaty and flakey red fish that pairs beautifully with a spicy remoulade.

Provided by Food Network

Categories main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 26

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
2 tablespoons Creole mustard
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon sliced chives
3 cloves garlic, grated
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons prepared horseradish
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons sweet pickle juice
1 1/2 teaspoons hot sauce
Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
2 teaspoons fine sea salt, plus more for serving
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 large egg
1/4 cup whole milk
4 fillets of red drum, snapper or grouper (6 to 8 ounces each)
3/4 cup canola oil

Steps:

For the spicy remoulade: Add the mayonnaise, mustard, paprika, parsley, chives, garlic, cayenne, horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, sweet pickle juice, hot sauce and black pepper to taste to a medium mixing bowl. Whisk gently until the ingredients are evenly combined. Put the sauce into an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
For the crispy red fish: Add the salt, paprika, cayenne, white pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, thyme, oregano and flour to a medium mixing bowl and mix together. Add the egg and milk to a separate medium mixing bowl and whisk together.
Dredge the fish in the seasoned flour, then the egg mixture, then again in the flour, shaking off any excess. Let the floured fish rest for 10 minutes.
Heat the oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat until the oil reaches 350 degrees F.
Pan-fry the fish in the skillet for 4 to 5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from the oil and season with salt. Drain excess oil from the fillets over a lined roasting rack or paper towels. Serve immediately.