Texas Fried Sea Bass with a Raspberry Honey Soy Glaze |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Ingredients:
3 cups canola oil |
1 jalapeno, seeded and sliced into thin rings |
4 (4-ounce) seabass fillets |
4 strips par cooked bacon |
1 cup beer batter, recipe follows |
1 cup raspberry, honey, soy glaze, recipe follows |
2 teaspoons orange liqueur (recommended: cointreau) |
1 orange, zest cut into, long, thin, curled pieces |
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour |
2 eggs |
8 ounces light lager (recommended: amstel light) |
1 teaspoon blackening seasoning |
1 cup soy sauce |
1 cup honey |
1/2 cup fresh raspberries |
1/4 cup sugar |
Directions:
1. In a large high-sided saute pan, heat canola oil to 375 degrees F.
2. Place 2 jalapenos rings on top of each fish fillets. Then wrap each fillet with 1 bacon slice, covering jalapeno rings. Dip into batter and drop into the hot oil. Fry until nice they have a golden brown color, approximately 5 minutes. Place onto either a serving platter or plate and drizzle glaze over fried fish. Drizzle 1/2 teaspoon orange liqueur over each fish and garnish with orange zest.
3. This recipe was provided by a finalist, who may or may not be a professional cook, for The Next Food Network Star. Food Network has not tested this recipe and therefore, we cannot make representation as to the results.
4. Beer batter:
5. In a medium bowl combine all the ingredients. Let it sit for 5 minutes. Consistency should be like pancake batter. If too thick add more beer.
6. Raspberry, Honey, Soy Glaze:
7. In a small pot over medium heat, add all ingredients, except sugar, and let simmer for 20 minutes. Add sugar and let simmer for another 5 minutes.
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