Pescado A La Bilbaína Seared Fish W Sherry Vinegar Recipes

PESCADO A LA BILBAíNA (SEARED FISH W/ SHERRY VINEGAR)

Steps:

• Sprinkle a generous amount of kosher salt on both sides of the fish filets.
• Heat skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 teaspoons of olive oil and spread it across the entire skillet. When it's hot, add the fillets with the skin side down.
• Reduce heat to medium-low and cook fish until it turns from opaque to white (approximately 8-10 minutes for most fillets). You may cover the skillet to complete the cooking process if you need to.
• When the fish flesh has mostly turned white, pour 2 1/2 tablespoons of olive oil into a small saucepan along with the chile pieces and sliced garlic. Heat on medium-low until the garlic begins to sizzle and become golden in color. Do not let the garlic brown.
• Transfer the fish fillets carefully to two dinner plates using a spatula. Immediately splash each fillet with 1 teaspoon of sherry vinegar. Then spoon the hot oil/garlic/chile mixture over each piece of fish.
• Garnish with minced parsley and serve.

MARGARITA SCALLOPS

Steps:

• Place all the ingredients, except the scallops and olive oil,in a blender or food processor.
• Puree.
• Taste the mixture and add more jalapeno as desired.
• Transfer the mixture to a mixing bowl and set aside.
• Rinse the scallops in cold water and pat dry.
• In a non-stick saute pan oer high heat, heat the olive oil just until smoking.
• Add the scallops to the saute pan and seaar well without stirring or tossing.
• Add the citrus mixture to the pan and bring to a boil.
• When the liquid reaches a boil, turn the scallops and cook for 1 minute more.
• Remove the scallops, cover to keep warm and reduce the sauce to half its original volume over high heat.
• Divide the scallops among the plates.
• Pour the liquid from the pan directly over the plates.
• Garnish with lime wedges and cilantro.
• Enjoy.

PAPAS A LA HUANCAíNA

Steps:

• Boil, peel and cut in slices potatoes (Yukon Gold potatoes).
• In a blender, mix the cheese, peppers, milk, oil, garlic, salt and pepper. The sauce should be fairly thick; add more cheese and olive oil if not, or add milk is too thick.
• Lay a bed of lettuce in a serving dish and place the potatoes on top. Cover with the sauce. Cut the hard boiled eggs in quarters or halfs and place on top of the potatoes. Add black olives if desired.
• This dish can be served slightly cold.

SHERRY VINEGAR

Steps:

• Bring the mixture just to a boil, cool slightly, pour into a clean jar with a tight-fitting lid. Let it steep in a cool, dark place for several weeks, then store in the refrigerator.

SHERRY VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Pound the garlic with 1/4 teaspoons salt in a mortar and pestle until it breaks down into a puree. If you don't have a mortar and pestle, chop the garlic, then use the side of a large knife and press the garlic with the salt to make a paste.
• Combine the garlic, vinegar, and mustard in a small bowl, then whisk in the oil and seasoning with pepper.
• Taste and balance the flavors to taste. Enjoy!

ROASTED RED BELL PEPPERS WITH SHERRY VINEGAR

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 400 F degrees.
• Brush the peppers with a thin film of the olive oil and place them in a roasting pan.
• Roast for 30 minutes, turning them over every 10 minutes until all sides are browned. Remove the pan from the oven and allow the peppers to cool.
• Peel, seed and tear them into strips. Set aside.
• Heat the remaining oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook until brown, about 1 minute.
• Add the peppers and water, cover the pan, and cook on low heat until sauce has a silky texture and becomes emulsified, about 30 minutes.
• Add the sherry vinegar, salt to taste, and the parsley. Serve at room temperature or allow to cool.

CHILI GARLIC VINEGAR

Steps:

• Pack chili peppers and garlic into a sterilized jar.
• Add salt and vinegar.
• Cork and give a shake.
• Let sit in a cool, dry, dark place for flavor to be released about 3 weeks giving a shake occasionally.
• Should last about 6 months.