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Pan-Seared Red Snapper in Ginger Broth

3.8

(15)

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 2

Ingredients

1/2 medium bok choy (about 1/4 pound)
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
2 teaspoons Asian sesame oil
1 carrot, scored lengthwise and sliced thin crosswise
a 1 1/2-inch piece peeled fresh gingerroot, cut into fine julienne strips (about 1/4 cup)
2 tablespoons Scotch
2 cups low-salt chicken broth
1 teaspoon sugar
2 scallions, cut into 2-inch julienne strips
2 small (4 to 5 ounces each) red snapper or other white fish fillets with skin
1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
Garnish: fresh coriander sprigs

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Cut leaves from bok choy stalks, keeping leaves and stalks separate. Slice leaves thin and cut stalks diagonally into 1/2-inch-thick slices.

    Step 2

    In a large heavy saucepan heat 1 teaspoon of each oil together over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and stir-fry bok choy stalks, carrot, and gingerroot 1 minute.

    Step 3

    Add Scotch, broth, and sugar and simmer, covered, 5 minutes. Add bok choy leaves and scallions and simmer, covered, 3 to 5 minutes, or until tender. Season broth with salt and pepper and keep warm, uncovered.

    Step 4

    Pat fish dry and rub cornstarch and curry powder into skin of each fish fillet. Halve each fish fillet on the diagonal.

    Step 5

    In a 9-inch non-stick skillet heat remaining 2 teaspoons oil together over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and sauté fish, skin sides down and pressing flat occasionally with a metal spatula, until golden, about 2 minutes. Turn fish and sauté until just cooked through, about 2 minutes more.

  2. Step 6

    Divide broth between 2 bowls and top with fish, skin sides up. Garnish each serving with coriander sprigs.

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