Best 6 Fillets Of Shad Stuffed With Swiss Chard Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our delectable fillets of shad, meticulously stuffed with the goodness of Swiss chard. This exquisite dish, deeply rooted in culinary traditions, offers a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Discover the art of preparing this classic dish with our carefully curated collection of recipes, ranging from the traditional to the contemporary. Whether you prefer pan-frying, baking, or grilling, we have a recipe that will suit your cooking style and preferences. Embark on a culinary adventure as you explore the diverse flavors and textures of shad fillets, expertly stuffed with the earthy notes of Swiss chard.

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CHARD-WRAPPED FISH WITH LEMON AND OLIVE



Chard-Wrapped Fish with Lemon and Olive image

Chopped olives are spread on white fish that gets wrapped in chard before simmering it in a lemony, cilantro-y sauce.

Provided by Adeena Sussman

Categories     Fish     Pescatarian     Chard     Olive     Lemon     Onion     Cilantro     Garlic     Cod     Halibut     Tomato     Rice

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 lemons
⅓ cup pitted mixed olives, plus 12 whole pitted olives
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 cups cilantro leaves, finely chopped (about ¾ cup)
4 garlic cloves, finely minced (4 teaspoons)
1 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
5 very large Swiss chard leaves (or more as needed), tough ends trimmed
1½ pounds skinless, center-cut white fish fillets, such as halibut or cod
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for seasoning
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more for seasoning
1 small onion, diced
1½ tablespoons all-purpose flour
1½ cups chicken stock
½ cup yellow cherry tomatoes, halved
Rice, coucous, or other cooked grain

Steps:

  • Finely zest and juice both lemons. Reserve the juice and half the zest. In a small bowl, combine the remaining zest with the olives, 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, 2 tablespoons of the chopped cilantro leaves, 1 teaspoon garlic, and the red pepper flakes until incorporated.
  • Bring a small pot of water to a boil over medium-high heat. Use a knife to separate the leaves from the chard stems so you have 2 leaves from each stem. Thinly slice the stems crosswise. Dip the chard leaves in the boiling water for 10 seconds to soften; drain, cool slightly, and pat dry. Cut the fish into 8 equal-sized pieces, season with salt and pepper, and spread 2 teaspoons of the olive mixture on each piece of fish.
  • Place 1 piece of fish on a piece of chard and roll it up; use the extra 2 leaves to patch any parts that need extra wrapping. Heat the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring, until tender and lightly golden, 8 to 9 minutes. Add the chard stems with the remaining 3 teaspoons garlic and cook, stirring, until softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the flour and cook, stirring, until absorbed, 1 minute. Add the reserved lemon zest and juice with the stock, salt, and pepper and cook, stirring, until the liquid thickens and bubbles, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in most of the remaining cilantro.
  • Nestle the fish in the skillet, scatter the tomatoes and whole olives over the fish, reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and cook until the fish is opaque and the chard can be cut easily, 10 minutes. Serve over the grain of your choice with sauce spooned over the top; garnish with cilantro.

STUFFED SWISS CHARD



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Leaves ofSwiss chard, blancheduntil pliable and vibrant,make wrappers for parcels of a brown-rice filling enriched with ricotta;spoonfuls offresh tomato sauce givethe dish a garlicky nip.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Vegetarian Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 large bunches Swiss chard
Coarse salt
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 small leeks, white and pale-green parts only, trimmed, finely chopped, and well washed
6 medium scallions, white and pale-green parts only, thinly sliced crosswise
Freshly ground pepper
6 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
3 cups cooked short-grain brown rice
1 1/4 cups finely grated aged provolone
6 tablespoons fresh ricotta cheese
3/4 cup fresh breadcrumbs
Fresh Tomato Sauce for Stuffed Swiss Chard

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Choose 12 large chard leaves (each should be about 10 inches long and 5 inches wide) or 24 smaller leaves; set aside. Coarsely chop enough of the remaining leaves to make 4 1/2 cups; reserve remaining leaves for another use. Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add a pinch of salt. Blanch whole leaves, 1 at a time, until tender and bright green, about 5 seconds. Lay flat on a baking sheet lined with paper towels to drain.
  • Melt butter with oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add leeks, scallions, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add chopped chard, and cook, stirring occasionally, until chard has wilted, about 3 minutes more. Transfer to a medium bowl, and add pine nuts; let stand until cool. Stir in rice, cheeses, and breadcrumbs. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Place a blanched leaf facedown on a work surface. Cut out thickest part of stalk, about one-third of the way up leaf; slightly overlap the cut ends. If using smaller leaves, overlap 2 leaves so they are about 10 by 5 inches. Spoon 1/3 cup filling about one-third of the way up leaf. Fold bottom of leaf over mixture. Fold in sides. Roll to enclose filling completely, creating a 3-by-2-inch bundle. Repeat with remaining leaves and filling.
  • Transfer to a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Tent with foil. Bake until heated through, about 15 minutes. Spoon warm sauce onto plates; serve 2 or 3 bundles per plate.

SAUTEED SHAD FILLET WITH LEMON



Sauteed Shad Fillet with Lemon image

Provided by Food Network

Time 15m

Yield 2 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup instant flour
Salt and pepper
1 pound shad fillet
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons butter
Juice of one lemon
1/4 cup chopped parsley

Steps:

  • In a shallow bowl, combine flour, salt, and pepper and dredge fish in seasoned flour. In a saute pan over medium heat, heat oil until hot. Add fish to pan and cook until well browned on both sides. Remove fish and blot on paper. Return saute pan to heat. Add butter, let melt, and cook until brown. Add lemon juice, allow to sizzle, and add chopped parsley. Plate fish and drizzle lemon butter over top. Serve with asparagus.;

BAKED STUFFED SHAD



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 shad fillets, 1 1/2 to 2 pounds each
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 cups mushroom stuffing or other fish stuffing
1/4 cup butter or margarine

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Wipe shad fillets with damp paper towel. Season both fillets with salt and pepper and wine. Lay one fillet on a large piece of foil and spoon stuffing onto fillet. Top with second shad fillet, dot with butter and wrap up in foil. Place whole package onto a baking sheet and bake about 30 minutes until fish flakes easily. Serve immediately.

BROILED FILET OF SHAD



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Provided by Food Network

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 2

3/4 to 1 pound shad fillet
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the broiler. Place the shad, skin side down on a rack in a baking pan and season with salt and pepper. Broil the shad, about 6 inches away from the heat source until the top is lightly browned and fish is cooked through, about 8 to 10 minutes, depending upon how thick it is. (You do not turn it) When done, set on a bed of tomato garnish and serve with buttered spinach or other greens.

ROLLED STUFFED SALMON



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Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes     Salmon Recipes

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 large leeks, white and pale-green parts only, chopped and washed well (3 1/4 cups)
1 bunch Swiss chard, tough stems trimmed, leaves chopped (6 cups)
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon whole-grain mustard
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce
2 1/4 pounds salmon fillet, preferably wild, skin removed
1/4 cup packed dill sprigs, plus 6 more sprigs for tops
Extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Melt butter in a large skillet over high. Add leeks; cook, stirring, until just golden, about 4 minutes. Add chard; season with salt and pepper. Cook, tossing, until wilted, about 3 minutes. Let cool.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together yogurt, lemon juice, mustards, garlic, and soy sauce.
  • Butterfly salmon by cutting horizontally through middle along one long side, leaving other side intact. Open flat, like a book. Flip salmon, skinned-side up; season with salt and pepper. Spread top with 1/4 cup yogurt mixture. Top with dill sprigs, then chard mixture.
  • With a long side facing you, roll up salmon into a tight log. Secure with 6 pieces of kitchen twine, starting about 1 1/4 inches from end and spacing evenly. Cut salmon into 6 equal pieces, slicing between twine. Tuck a dill sprig under twine on each roll.
  • Place rolls in a baking dish and drizzle with oil, rubbing to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Roast until salmon is opaque on outside but still pink inside, about 15 minutes. Serve, with remaining yogurt mixture alongside.

Tips:

  • Choose the freshest shad fillets possible. Look for fillets that are firm and have a slight sheen to them. Avoid fillets that are discolored or have a slimy texture.
  • Soak the shad fillets in milk for 30 minutes before cooking. This will help to remove any impurities and make the fillets more tender.
  • Season the shad fillets lightly with salt and pepper before cooking. You can also add other seasonings, such as garlic powder, onion powder, or paprika.
  • Cook the shad fillets over medium heat until they are cooked through. The fillets should be opaque and flake easily with a fork.
  • Serve the shad fillets immediately with your favorite sides. Some popular sides for shad fillets include roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or rice.

Conclusion:

Fillets of shad stuffed with Swiss chard is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The combination of the flaky shad fillets and the flavorful Swiss chard makes for a truly memorable meal. If you are looking for a new way to enjoy shad, this recipe is definitely worth trying.

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