Shad Stuffed With Dates Recipes

STUFFED DATES

Steps:

• Use a knife to make a lengthwise slit into each of the dates and remove the pits.
• Use a spoon to fill each date evenly with the various nut butters.Top each with different toppings listed above.
• Sprinkle a little bit of Maldon or coarse sea salt on each.Add a tiny drizzle of honey on a few.Add a tiny drizzle of melted chocolate to one or two.
• Enjoy immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

DATES STUFFED WITH CREAM CHEESE AND PECANS

Steps:

• "Butterfly"the dates, making sure that they are still attached along one side Spread the dates open and fill with a generous amount of cream cheese.
• Place a pecan over the filling.
• Close the date, shaping it back into its original shape.
• Eat and enjoy!

STUFFED DATES

Steps:

• Cut a lengthwise slit in each date. Fill each with a generous ½ teaspoon of the cheese.
• Arrange the dates on a serving platter or onto individual plates, drizzle with the balsamic vinegar, and serve.

SHAD STUFFED WITH DATES

Steps:

• Mix together the chopped almonds, rice, sugar, cinnamon, and a pinch each of pepper and ginger, and knead with a little butter to hold everything together.
• Pit the dates and stuff them with the almond-rice mixture.
• Rub the fish all over with oil, salt, pepper, and a little ground ginger. Open up the 2 top fillets and arrange the stuffed dates down the center, then replace the top fillets. Place the fish on a large, well-oiled sheet of foil and sprinkle with the finely chopped onion. Wrap the fish up neatly and seal the edges of the foil firmly. (The foil allows you to omit sewing up the fish.) Lay the parcel on a large baking pan.
• Bake in a preheated 350°F oven, about 15 minutes per pound, or until the flesh begins to flake when you cut into the thickest part with a pointed knife. Then unwrap the foil and place the fish under the broiler to become crisply golden. Serve dusted with cinnamon if you like.

BAKED STUFFED SHAD

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.