When we bought Sand Dabs and Tiger Prawns right off the boat at the Channel Islands Farmers’ Market, John thought up this wonderful meal. Sand Dabs are a bit like Flounder – a very delicate, almost sweet white fish. The only warning I can give you is that they have a lot of bones, so be careful!
The Tiger Prawns in White Wine Cream Sauce would be fabulous over pasta as well, and if you’re not sure what wine to use then you could try out an internet wine club and learn more about the differences…and get to drink a variety, too!
Pan-fried Sand Dabs
In a large skillet, heat 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil
In the meantime, rinse the fish and sprinkle them with flour, salt, and pepper on both sides
Pan-fry them for about 5 minutes a side
Remove from pan, cover with foil and set in a warm oven
Tiger Prawns from Fresh Fish Fanatics |
Peel and de-vein a dozen Tiger Prawns and sprinkle with Salt & Pepper
Thinly slice 4 Green Onions
In a medium skillet, melt 4 Tablespoons Butter
Saute Green Onions until they soften
Sprinkle with 2 Tablespoons Wondra Flour and stir until fully blended
Pour in 1 cup White Wine
Stir until thickened
Add Salt & Pepper to taste
Add Tiger Prawns and poach just until bright orange (about 5 minutes)
Finish with 1/2 cup cream – cooking just until warmed through
Pour sauce over reserved fish, equally distributing Tiger Prawns and sprinkle with Hungarian Paprika
Sauteed Zucchini
Slice 3-4 medium zucchini and place in a bowl. Sprinkle with salt and let sit about 5 minutes.
In a large skillet over medium heat, sautee:
1/4 cup Olive Oil
Prepared Zucchini
1 bunch of green onions, chopped
1/4 cup Olive Oil
Prepared Zucchini
1 bunch of green onions, chopped
Stir often to cook evenly, until tender. Sprinkle with a scant teaspoon of sugar to cut the bitterness of the squash. Top with grated parmesan cheese.
Wild Rice – prepare according to package directions
Enjoy!
Great Blue Heron Hunting in the field behind our house |
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Pacheco Patty says
Everything looks delicious, how wonderful to pick up fresh Sand Dabs and Tiger Prawns right off the bost! The Tiger Prawns sure are a beautiful color cooked in your sauce;-)
Cher Rockwell says
I totally have farmer’s market envy, by the way 🙂
Lovely meal.
Katerina says
I am not sure we have this type of fish in Greece but the sauce looks divine and I am sure I can use any type of fish similar to this one! A very beautiful meal Susan!
Kathy says
Susan, I have never heard of Sand Dabs. Such a beautiful plate!