Pancetta-Wrapped Fish With Grain Mustard Sauce |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 60 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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A fantastic recipe for wine lovers looking for a way to pair their favorite wines with seafood. Try a crisp light red wine with this recipe. Ingredients:
1/2 lb pancetta, sliced into 16-20 very thin slices |
4 (6 ounce) fish fillets, fresh, trimmed |
1 tablespoon olive oil |
1 cup clam juice |
3/4 cup white wine |
1/2 cup white wine vinegar |
2 tablespoons shallots, minced |
1 bay leaf |
1/4 cup cream |
1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, cut into small pieces |
1 1/2-2 tablespoons whole grain mustard |
salt and pepper, lemon juice to taste |
Directions:
1. Use any fish with a firm texture and mild, sweet flavor. White fish such as halibut, sea bass or cod.
2. Preheat oven to 350ยบ.
3. Wrap 2 or so slices of pancetta around each piece of fish, making sure to cover end to end.
4. Place fillets in a very hot skillet lined with olive oil. Cook for about 2 minutes on each side, making sure all sides are browned. Carefully remove fillets from pan and transfer to an oven-proof dish. Place in oven for about 5 minutes to cook through. Remove from oven and let fish rest for another 5 minutes before serving.
5. Grain Mustard Sauce:.
6. In a medium-sized non-reactive pan, combine the clam juice, white wine, vinegar, shallot, and bay leaf. Place over high heat and reduce to 1/4 cup of liquid (about 15 to 20 minutes). Add cream and return to a boil. Continue to boil for about 2 minutes.
7. Remove from heat and slowly whisk in butter. Whisk in mustard and season with salt and pepper if desired. If not using right away, keep the sauce warm in a double boiler until needed, adding a little hot water if the consistency becomes too thick.
8. Place a fillet in the center of each plate and drizzle with mustard sauce. Garnish with a light salad or seasonal vegetable if desired.
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