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Mushroom-Crusted Red Snapper

Mushroom-Crusted Red Snapper
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
15 min
Yields
4 servings

Broiled snapper topped with mushrooms, tarragon beans and homemade croutons.

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ingredients

Mushroom Crusted Red Snapper

4 6
oz filets red snapper, skin removed
salt and pepper
1
Tbsp olive oil

Tarragon Green Beans

3
cup green beans, trimmed
1
Tbsp roughly chopped fresh tarragon leaves
½
Juice of lemon
2
Tbsp butter
salt and pepper to taste

Mushroom Topping

1
portobello mushroom, cut into half inch rough dice
½
lb(s) white button mushrooms, roughly diced
½
lb(s) oyster mushrooms, stems removed, roughly diced
3
Tbsp olive oil
4
clove roasted garlic
3
green onions, sliced
2
Tbsp white wine
2
cup croutons, slightly crushed
¼
cup parsley, chopped
1
Tbsp olive oil
salt and pepper

Croutons for Mushroom Topping

2
slices day old bread ciabatta is ideal
tsp olive oil

Green Oil

2
cup chives, green onion tops or parsley leaves
2
cup vegetable oil
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directions

Step 1

Turn broiler on high. Lightly grease oven-proof dish or baking tray with 1 tbsp olive oil.

Step 2

Arrange fish in dish and season with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt and pepper.

Step 3

Gently pack mushroom topping on top of fish, about 1 inch think.

Step 4

Drizzle additional olive oil over topping and broil on middle rack until fish is just cooked through, about 7-8 minutes.

Step 5

To prepare green beans, blanch briefly in boiling salted water. Drain.

Step 6

Heat butter in large pan over medium heat. Add green beans and saute to warm through.

Step 7

Add lemon juice and tarragon; remove from heat. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Step 8

To prepare mushroom topping add 1 tbsp olive oil to large pan and bring to medium high heat. Add portobello and button mushrooms; cook until lightly coloured, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 9

Add oyster mushrooms and continue cooking another 2 minutes.

Step 10

Add roasted garlic and green onions, stirring until garlic is mashed and combined with mushrooms.

Step 11

Deglaze pan with 2 tbsp white wine; simmer to reduce slightly. Season with salt and pepper and remove from heat.

Step 12

Transfer mushroom mix into large bowl and combine with croutons, parsley and about 1 tbsp olive oil. Season with more salt and pepper if necessary and set aside.

Step 13

Dice bread into 1/4 inch cubes.

Step 14

Toss in olive oil and bake until dry in low 275 degree oven until light golden.

Step 15

Puree herbs in a blender. Slowly stream in the oil, until mix is smooth and vibrant green in colour.

Step 16

Strain the oil through a coffee filter or cheesecloth sitting inside a strainer, overnight.

Step 17

This oil keeps well, refrigerated, for up to two weeks.

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