Grilled Gulf Catch with Roasted Vegetable Medley and Champagne Butter
(Serves 1)Courtesy of Le CreoleGrilled Gulf Catch with Roasted Vegetable Medley
8 oz. fresh grouper3 oz. fresh green beans (trimmed and blanched)2 oz. julienne carrots (blanched)1 oz. julienne red onions2 oz. champagne butterCreole seasoningsalt and pepper to tastecanola oilBlanch green beans and carrots just until tender, shock in ice water, and set aside. Make champagne butter and set aside (recipe follows). Season fish generously on both sides with Creole seasoning and sauté in a little canola oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat for approximately 3 minutes on each side, or until fish flakes when you push with fingertip. While fish is cooking, sauté vegetables in canola oil and season with salt and pepper.
Champagne Butter
2 cups champagne1 tsp. peppercorns½ cup diced shallots¼ oz. thyme2 lemons, peeled1 cup cream½ tsp. salt½ tsp. white pepper8 oz. butterPlace first 6 ingredients in sauce pot over medium heat. Reduce liquid until slightly thickened. Strain liquid into blender, pressing all ingredients to remove as much flavor as possible. With blender running, drop in butter a little at a time allowing to fully blend in between each piece. Add seasonings and store in a warm area. Yield: 2 cups.
To plate, place vegetables down center of plate. Place cooked fish on top of vegetables. Spoon champagne butter on top of fish and around the vegetables on the bottom of fish.








