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CARIBBEAN SWORDFISH STEAKS

LOUISIANA BLACKENED CATFISH

TIGER SHRIMP IN SPICY SAUCE

BROILED RED SNAPPER

STUFFED FLOUNDER WITH CRAB MEAT


CARIBBEAN SWORDFISH STEAKS

4 swordfish steaks, cut 1 inch thick
juice of 2 limes
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1 shallot, finely chopped
1 tablespoon cilantro, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 cup olive oil

1. In a mixing bowl combine the lime juice, garlic, shallot, cilantro, salt, black pepper and cayenne pepper. Pour mixture on the fish steaks. To marinate refrigerate for 2 hours.
2 Heat the olive oil in a skillet. Add the fish and brown on both sides, about 8 minutes. Serves 4.

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LOUISIANA BLACKENED CATFISH

4 catfish fillets
1 teaspoon paprika
1 garlic clove, finely minced
1 shallot, finely minced
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 cup yellow corn meal
1/2 cup olive oil
juice of 2 lemons

1. Sprinkle the paprika, garlic, shallot, cayenne, black pepper, salt and oregano over the fillets. To marinate refrigerate for 1 hour.
2. Heat the olive oil in a skillet. Dredge the catfish in the corn meal. Shake off any excess. Place the catfish in the hot oil and cook 2 to 3 minutes on each side until blackened. Before removing from heat add the lime juice. Serves 4.

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TIGER SHRIPM IN SPICY SAUCE

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 stick butter
1 garlic clove, finely minced
1/4 teaspoon ginger root, finely minced
1/2 teaspoon chili paste
2 pounds jumbo shrimp, cleaned and deveined
juice of 2 limes lettuce greens

1. Heat oil and butter in a skillet until hot. Sauté the garlic, ginger, chili paste and shrimp until shrimp starts to turn pink about 5 minutes.
2. Add the lime juice. Serve over a bed of lettuce greens. Serves 4.

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BROILED RED SNAPPER

4 red snapper fillets
juice of 2 limes
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1 garlic clove, finely minced
1 shallot, finely chopped
1 teaspoon fish sauce
1/4 cup water
1/2 stick of butter

1. Season fish with lime juice, white pepper, garlic, shallot and fish sauce. To marinate refrigerate for 15 minutes.
2. Place in a shallow broiler with the water. Broil for 10 minutes until done. Serves 4.

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STUFFED FLOUNDER WITH CRAB MEAT

4 flounder fillets
juice of 2 limes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 garlic clove, finely minced
1 shallot, finely chopped
1 tablespoon cilantro, finely chopped
1 cup cooked crab meat
1/4 cup chicken stock

1. Season fish with lime juice, salt, black pepper, garlic, shallot and cilantro. Place a little of the crab meat in the center of each fillet and roll into a log. Use a toothpick to hold together.
2. Place in a shallow baking dish and add the chicken stock. Cook uncovered for 20 minutes at 400 degrees until done. Serve with corn fritters. Serves 4.

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