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| | From: Genie· (Original Message) | Sent: 1/13/2008 8:01 PM |
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| | From: Genie· | Sent: 7/15/2008 7:22 PM |
Grilled Marinated Halibut - 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 1/2 teaspoon dried basil 1/8 teaspoon dried rosemary 6 (4-ounce) halibut fillets - Salt and pepper to taste
- Place fish fillets in a large, shallow glass baking dish.
- Whisk together olive oil, lime juice, and herbs. Pour marinade over fish, cover, and refrigerate 2 to 4 hours.
- Preheat barbecue or gas grill. Oil grilling rack, and adjust height to between 4 to 6 inches from heat.
- Remove fish from marinade and place on grill. Cook about 10 minutes per inch of thickness (or until fish flakes easily), turning once to brown both sides. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.
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| | From: Genie· | Sent: 7/15/2008 9:26 PM |
Grilled Fish Steaks with Tomato Basil Butter Sauce
4 fish steaks, such as halibut, swordfish, tuna or salmon at least 3/4 inch thick olive oil salt and black pepper fresh basil leaves and summer squash slices for garnish hot cooked seasoned noodles
Prepare Tomato Basil butter Sauce; set aside. Rinse fish; pat dry with paper towels. Brush one side of fish lightly with oil; season with salt and pepper. Oil hot grid to help prevent sticking. Grill fish, oil side down, on a covered grill, over medium Kingsford briquets, 6 to 10 minutes. halfway through cooking time, brush top with oil and season with salt and pepper, then turn and continue grilling until fish turns from translucent to opaque throughout. Grilling time depends on the thickness of fish; allow 3 to 5 minutes for each 1/2 inch of thickness. Serve with Tomato Basil butter Sauce. Garnish with basil leaves and squash slices. Serve with noodles, if desired. Makes 4 servings
Tomato Basil Butter Sauce
4 tablespoons butter softened, divided 1 1/2 cups chopped seeded peeled tomatoes 1/2 teaspoon sugar 1 clove garlic, minced salt and black pepper 1 1/2 tablespoons very finely chopped fresh basil
Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a small skillet. Add tomato, sugar and garlic. Cook over medium low heat, stirring frequently, until liquid evaporates and mixture thickens. Remove pan from heat; stir in remaining butter until mixture has a saucelike consistency. Season to taste with salt and pepper, then stir in basil. Makes about 1 cup.
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| | From: Genie· | Sent: 7/15/2008 9:27 PM |
Grilled Hawaiian Shutome with Basil Vinaigrette in Hawaiian Avocado Relish
Vinaigrette: 1/4 cup red wine 3/4 cup Hawaiian macadamia nut oil 1/4 cup Hawaiian basil leaves, fresh; chopped 1 lime, juiced 3 teaspoons Hawaiian ginger, fresh; chopped salt and pepper to taste
In mixing bowl, combine red wine vinegar, salt and pepper. Mix well. Add lime juice, basil and ginger. Slowly add macadamia nut oil and mix well. Set aside until ready to use.
Relish: 2 tomatoes, large, peeled, seeded and cut into small cubes 1 Hawaiian Sharwil avocado, medium; peeled and cut into small cubes 2 teaspoons fresh Hawaiian ginger; julienne cut 1 cup Hawaiian ogo seaweed, fresh; chopped 24 asparagus cooked; cut into 2 inch lengths salt and pepper to taste
Combine tomato and avocado in a medium bowl; add seaweed, asparagus, ginger, salt and pepper. Add vinaigrette and toss lightly to blend. Set aside until at room temperature.
Fish: 4 Hawaiian shutome swordfish fillets; 8 ounces each 1/2 cup Hawaiian macadamia nut oil 1 lime, juiced salt and pepper to taste
Combine macadamia nut oil, lime juice, salt and pepper. Mix well and brush on both sides of fillets. Grill fish for 3 minutes on each side, or until medium rare. Place fish in center of plate and garnish with relish. Serves four.
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| | From: Genie· | Sent: 7/28/2008 2:37 AM |
LEMON PEPPER SEAFOOD KEBABS
1/2 c. olive oil
1/2 c. fresh lemon juice
1 Tbsp. minced fresh parsley
1 Tbsp. minced fresh thyme
1 Tbsp. grated lemon peel
1 Tbsp. freshly ground pepper
8 sea scallops
4 thin Prosciutto slices,
halved lengthwise
8 large shrimp, peeled
4 small patty pan squash,
trimmed
4 large pearl onions, peeled
6 large mushrooms
1 medium red bell pepper,
quartered
1 medium green bell pepper,
quartered
1 long Japanese eggplant, cut
in 4 pieces
Combine olive oil, lemon juice, parsley, thyme, lemon
peel and ground pepper in small bowl. Wrap each scallop with
Prosciutto; secure with toothpick. Place scallops and shrimp
in shallow dish. Pour oil mixture over. Cover; marinate in
refrigerator 2 hours. Cook squash in large pot of boiling
salted water until just beginning to soften in center, about 6
minutes. Transfer to colander, using slotted spoon. Add
onions to water and boil until just beginning to soften in
center, about 5 minutes. Drain thoroughly. Thread all vegeta-
bles on 2 skewers.
Prepare barbecue grill with white coals. Alternate
scallops and shrimp on 2 skewers; reserve marinade. Oil grill
rack. Place vegetable and seafood skewers on rack and cook
until seafood just turns opaque and vegetables begin to brown,
basting with marinade, about 12 minutes, turning once. Mound
rice on platter. Top with vegetable and seafood skewers.
Brush vegetables and seafood with marinade. Serve immediately.
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| | From: Genie· | Sent: 8/12/2008 3:43 AM |
Grilled Salmon with Merlot Sauce 4 (8-ounce) wild salmon fillets Salt and freshly ground pepper 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 teaspoon chopped shallots 2 teaspoons chopped garlic 1/2 teaspoon chopped thyme leaves 1 teaspoon chopped tarragon leaves 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 2 cups Merlot 1 cup chicken stock 1 1/2 cups grilled chopped vegetables such as zucchini, red pepper, summer squash and red onion
Season salmon with salt and pepper. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil and place onto grill, skin side down. Cook four to five minutes and turn. Continue to cook another 1 minute and remove from grill to rest. In the meantime, to a medium saute pan over medium heat, add shallots, garlic, thyme, tarragon, butter and remaining olive oil. Add red wine and chicken stock and increase heat to high. Reduce sauce by 1/2 and then add the grilled vegetables, tossing to coat. Serve salmon over vegetables and spoon sauce over salmon.
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| | From: Genie· | Sent: 8/20/2008 8:56 PM |
Grilled Mahi Mahi with Macadamia Crust
FISH 4 Mahi-mahi fillets (8 oz) -cut diagonally 1/2" 1 teaspoon Vegetable oil Salt and freshly cracked - black pepper to taste 3 tablespoons Honey 1/2 cup Macadamia nuts; toasted - crushed
RELISH 1 cup Fresh pineapple - diced 1/2 cup Pineapple juice 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger - minced 2 tablespoons Scallions - thinly sliced 1/2 cup Lime juice (about 2 limes) 1 teaspoon Fresh red or green chili - pepper of your choice minced (optional)
First, prepare the relish by combining all the ingredients. in a small bowl and mix well. Chill until ready to serve. To prepare the fish, rub the fillets lightly with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place the fillets on the grill over a medium-hot fire and cook for 4 to 6 minutes. per side.
While the second side is cooking coat the exposed side lightly with honey and sprinkle with crushed macadamia nuts. Flip and cook 1 more minute, coating the second side with honey and nuts. Flip again and cook another minute, or until the crust is golden brown.
Check for doneness by cutting into a piece; it should be opaque all the way through.
Remove the fillets from the grills, cut each in half, and serve accompanied by Pineapple-Ginger Relish.
Serves 4.
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