Best Star Fish Recipes

STAR FRUIT (CARAMBOLA) LOBSTER SALAD (CRAB, SHRIMP OR FISH)

Steps:

• Pour orange juice in a saute pan and bring to a boil; and reduce liquid by one half.
• Remove and cool.
• Combine orange juice, honey, oil and salt for dressing.
• Combine salad ingredients, toss with dressing and serve.

BAKED FISH FILLETS WITH STAR FRUIT (CARAMBOLA)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°F
• Select a baking dish to hold fillets in a single layer. Spread a little less than half the butter in the dish.
• Set fillets on butter. Add salt and pepper.
• Cut off star fruit tips. Slice fruit thin; arrange on fish.
• Dot with remaining butter.
• Taste star fruit; if rather sweet, sprinkle with a healthy dose of lime juice; if tart, a smaller amount.
• Bake for about 8 minutes, until fish just becomes opaque in the center. It will continue to bake in the dish, so do not overcook.
• Serve at once.

LONE STAR FISH

Steps:

• 1. In a large bowl, mix ground dried chilies, oil, pepper, 1/2 teaspoon salt, garlic powder, cayenne, cumin, cloves, and bay leaf. 2. Rinse fish and pat dry. Add to bowl and turn to coat with marinade; cover and chill at least 1 hour or up to 1 day, mixing several times. 3. Lift fish from marinade and arrange pieces in a single layer in a 9- by 13-inch pan. Discard marinade. 4. Broil fish 4 to 5 inches from heat until opaque but still moist-looking in center of thickest part (cut to test), about 5 minutes for 1/2-inch-thick pieces. With a slotted spatula, transfer fish to towels to blot oil, then set on a platter. Cut fish along the grain into 1/2-inch slices, and season to taste with salt. Lone Star Cilantro Jalapeño Mayonnaise: In a blender or food processor, combine 1 3/4 cups mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons water, 2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar, 1 rinsed and stemmed fresh jalapeño chili (remove seeds for more heat), 1 peeled garlic clove, 1/2 cup lightly packed fresh cilantro, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Whirl until smooth. Add salt to taste. Makes about 2 1/4 cups.

STAR"FISH" CRACKERS

Steps:

• Pulse the flour, grlic powder, teaspoon salt, and baking powder in a food processor.
• Add the butter and cheese, and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse meal.
• Pulse in water, 1 teaspoon at a time, and only enough so that the dough forms a ball and rides the blade.
• Heat oven to 350° F. Line two baking pans with parchment paper or silicone baking mats and set aside. Roll the dough out to 1/8th-inch thickness, using flour if necessary to prevent stickiness. Cut out as many crackers as possible.
• Place crackers on lined cookie sheets. Refrigerate for another 10 minutes or so to make sure they won't spread.
• Bake until golden and crisp (13-18 minutes). Transfer to a wire rack to cool. Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

STAR FISH

Steps:

• 1. Bring all fish broth ingredients except cod to a boil in a large skillet; reduce to a simmer. Add cod; simmer 7-8 minutes or until fish is cooked through. Gently remove cod to a plate with a slotted spoon; reserve.
• 2. Prepare serving broth: Place olive oil in a heavy saucepan over low heat. Add ginger and garlic; cook over medium-low heat for 3 minutes. Add broth and cook, partially covered, for 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Let steep, covered, 15 minutes longer. Strain the broth into another saucepan; set aside. Heat before serving.
• 3. Arrange cod, pasta, tomatoes, and broccoli in a pinwheel fashion in each of 4 large bowls. Top each with 1 1/4 cups hot serving broth. Sprinkle with scallions. Place a lime slice in the center of each and garnish with parsley or basil. Serve immediately.