STUFFED FISH IN PUFF PASTRY
This recipe involves placing a seafood stuffing between fish fillets and encasing the package between sheets of puff pastry. This recipe is definitely a company dish although I occasionally make it just for the family. I like to present the whole fish to guests before cutting into serving pieces, you will have earned the compliments. You could also substitute your favorite deviled crab or crab cake recipe for the filling offered here.
Provided by Merwin L. Chambers
Categories Main Dish Recipes Seafood Main Dish Recipes Crab
Time 1h35m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- To make the stuffing: Melt butter or margarine in a large saucepan over a medium-low heat. Saute onion, celery, and parsley until all of the vegetables are just tender. Mix in crabmeat, shrimp, and vermouth. Season with salt, pepper and hot pepper sauce; cook until shrimp is finished cooking (it will be pink). Mix in bread crumbs, a little at a time. When the mixture holds together well, stop adding bread crumbs. Taste and add more seasoning (salt, pepper, and hot pepper sauce) if necessary. Set this mixture aside to let it cool.
- Spray a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray.
- Roll 1 sheet of puff pastry onto a flat surface. The puff pastry, once rolled should be about 1/3 to 1/4 inch thick and large enough for you to lay the fish on top of it and still have puff pastry on the sides. Lay one of the fish fillets on top of the puff pastry. Spread the stuffing mixture evenly over the fish fillet. Place the remaining fillet over the stuffing. Trim the pastry around the filets in roughly the shape of a fish. Save the trimmings.
- Roll second sheet of puff pastry out to about 1/3 to 1/4 inch thick. Drape second sheet over stuffed fillets, making sure that there is enough of the top sheet to tuck under the bottom sheet of puff pastry. Trim the top sheet of pastry about 1/2 inch larger than the bottom sheet. Brush underside of top pastry sheet with water and tuck under bottom sheet of puff pastry pressing lightly to totally encase the fish and stuffing package. Place the sealed packet on the prepared baking sheet, and let it cool for 10 to 15 minutes.
- While packet is chilling, roll out pastry scraps. From the scraps cut out fins, an eye and 'lips'. Attach cut-outs to chilled package with a little water. Use an inverted teaspoon to make indentations in puff pastry to resemble fish scales but do not puncture pastry. Chill entire package.
- While the package is chilling, preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- Remove the fish from the refrigerator and brush the package with the egg yolks. Measure the thickness of the package at its thickest part. Bake for 15 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and bake the fish for 10 extra minutes per inch of measured thickness. Test for doneness by inserting a thermometer into the package, when the temperature reaches 140 degrees F (70 degrees C) the fish is finished cooking.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 613 calories, Carbohydrate 36.5 g, Cholesterol 188.7 mg, Fat 32.8 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 39.4 g, SaturatedFat 10.5 g, Sodium 490 mg, Sugar 2.7 g
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Brionna Robinson
[email protected]This dish is a bit pricey to make, but it's definitely worth it for a special occasion.
Daniel ruta
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The fish is flaky and tender, and the vegetables add a nice sweetness and crunch.
Bacon King Official
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the fish is always cooked perfectly.
Neheng Mokhali
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover fish.
Warren Paschal
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a romantic dinner. It's elegant and impressive, but it's also easy to make.
SufiyanNadeem Legend
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of fish, but this recipe changed my mind. The fish was cooked perfectly and the puff pastry was flaky and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Olatilu Mercy
[email protected]This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat fish. The puff pastry makes it fun and appealing, and the fish is cooked perfectly so it's not dry or fishy.
MaHn00R Sheikh
[email protected]I love how easy this recipe is to customize. You can use any type of fish or vegetables that you like.
Belal Yasin
[email protected]I've made this recipe for my family and friends several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to impress your guests without spending a lot of time in the kitchen.
Sear Saad
[email protected]This dish is a bit pricey to make, but it's definitely worth it for a special occasion.
Abiodun Gbenga
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The fish is flaky and tender, and the vegetables add a nice sweetness and crunch.
demileigh Coyne
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the fish is always cooked perfectly.
Justice Voke
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about this recipe, but I'm so glad I tried it. The fish was cooked perfectly and the puff pastry was flaky and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Thando Katlego
[email protected]This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The fish is so moist and flavorful, and the puff pastry is perfectly golden brown.
MD hasad
[email protected]I've never made fish in puff pastry before, but this recipe made it easy. The fish was cooked perfectly and the pastry was flaky and delicious.
Md Torikul
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a special occasion. It's elegant and impressive, but it's also easy to make.
atal boxer
[email protected]I love how easy this recipe is to make. I can throw it together in a few minutes and it always comes out delicious.
Idk Whyareyoudoingthistome
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and turned out great! I used tilapia fillets and they cooked perfectly in the puff pastry. The vegetables added a nice flavor and texture to the dish.
Malik Robbinson
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The fish is always moist and flavorful, and the puff pastry is always flaky and golden brown.
Chol Mathiang
[email protected]This stuffed fish in puff pastry was a hit at our dinner party! The fish was cooked perfectly and the puff pastry was flaky and golden brown. The flavors of the fish, vegetables, and herbs all came together beautifully.