Saturday, April 28, 2012

Broiled Tilapia with a Yam and Potato puree


Prep time: 25 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes (for multi-taskers) 20-25 minutes (for non-multi-taskers)


Fish:
1 pound of tilipia fillets
Salt and pepper mix
Sesame oil


Puree:
1 cup yam or sweet potato (cut into 1/2inch cubes)
1 cup russet potato (cut into 1/2inch cubes)
1 cup red onion (chopped into 1/2inch pieces)
1 clove garlic
2tbsp butter
2tbsp olive oil
1/4cup of milk
Salt and pepper mix


Seasoning mix:
Equal parts kosher salt, white and black pepper


It may seem daunting but it cooks pretty quickly once it gets started


Do all your “mise en place” pardon my french, I mean prep work


Before you begin cooking turn oven on to low broil


Now let us begin with the puree
  1. In a large frying pan on medium heat put 2tbsp olive oil and 2tbsp butter(yes BUTTER!) 
  2. When oil is hot put in the red onion, potatoes and garlic; thoroughly mix to coat in oil; cook for 5 minutes or until potatoes are tender
  3. Add the seasoning mix
  4. , then stir in 1/4 cup of milk and warm it through
  5. Then blend with emulsion blender or food processor til smooth
Onto the fish

  1. Cover baking sheet in foil; place wire rack on top of foil
  2. Lay fillets on wire rack and lightly brush with sesame oil; then season liberally with seasoning mix
  3. Place in oven to broil for 5 minutes; then turn oven down to 350F for 3 minutes
  4. Take out and let rest for 5 minutes

Now its times to eat your extravagantly simple meal

2 comments:

  1. Okay, I very rarely eat potatoes anymore, but I'd make an exception for the puree. It sounds BOMB (note: I may be getting too old to say that word)

    Also, is there a good substitute for sesame oil? This is one oil I never have in my cupboard.

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    1. Sounds like your channeling your little sister
      And you could use olive oil instead of the sesame oil

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