WHOLE RED SNAPPER

This WHOLE RED SNAPPER RECIPE will show you how to de-bone a whole baked fish.

   

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You can buy the Red Snapper filets and WONDER about how fresh they are OR.....Buy the whole FISH!!
Most grocery stores sell whole fishes, the thing to look for is in the EYES and the gills (the bottom cheek bone opening) and the fins (they should be SECURELY attached). When you bake a gutted fsh, pulling out the fin with no resistance will give you an approximate time of doneness. (Think of this as being able to pull off a leg of a Turkey to check for doneness).
If the fin nearest the head pulls off very easy, then it's done. If there is a bit of resistance, then bake more.When you buy a fresh whole Red Snapper, you also need to look at it's eyes. Now stare at him. If he looks messed up or non-aware then it is old, and don't buy. If the fish can LOOK you in the eye with a clean head, then he is fresh.
Another way is to look at how deeply set the eyes are. If they are deep and murkied over, don't buy. If they are right there and clear, then buy. You can also push in the eye. If it caves in, don't buy, if there is a bit of resistance, then buy.
You also want to have you fish SCALED. Most grocery stores offer this as a service when they sell fresh whole fish, some don't. If they don't, then take home, and with a potato peeler run against the grain of the fish's scales, and remove. Do this over a sink. Drizzle water over skin as you do so.
Now if you're out there fishing, and you catch one, let it die. Then on the belly part, cut it open, and remove guts. Make sure you rinse out thoroughly before you even consider to bake.

INGREDIENTS:

1 fresh whole Red Snapper (about 3 lbs or so)
2 Garlic cloves or more, diced up
1 Lemon, sliced up
Lemon Juice
1/4 stick or more of melted Butter
Capers (a small handfull)*optional
1/2 Cup dry White Wine (Chardonnay)
Tin Foil

DIRECTIONS:

Lay the fish on tin foil on top of a cookie sheet.

 

Pour the diced Garlic, Wine and Butter over. Bake 350*F till fin comes out (about 20 min per pound)

 

When the FIN that comes out easily when TUGGED; (it's below the head) means that the fish is done.

Take your fork and pull out the bones using the tines of the fork and using a knife to help pull away.

 

Make sure you get all the bones. Now do the same thing on the top of the fish.

 

Again, make sure you get all of the bones out. 

Slice down the middle of the fish. Carefully flip top portions over.

Take the tail and carefully pull out the spine. Sometimes it will break off the head, if so, carefully remove the head.

On the top part of the head is some succulent meat. Remove and put on plate.

On the bottom part of the fish, the only thing remaining are the gills (a boney fat part that was under the head). Remove that and the head and discard.

Now take your fork tines and run over each piece of fish fillet to make sure you got all of the bones. Then reposition and pour over the juices from the pan and serve.

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POTATO PANCAKES

With just a few ingredients the recipe for POTATO PANCAKES is easy to make, and a nice addition to Poached Eggs too!!

Ingredients:

2	medium to large baking potatoes
1	medium onion, sliced in half
1 tablespoon	baking powder
2 to 4	tablespoons of bacon fat, olive oil, and/or margarine to generously coat non stick pan
1	egg
	food processor with grating wheel

Directions:

Peel Potatoes, cut up so they will fit in mouth of food processor.

Add Egg and Baking Powder to bottom of food processor. Attach grating wheel, put top on.

Add the Potatoes & Onions to mix, and pulse till mashed up. With a large spoon, carefully pour a small amount into hot non stick pan (that has the oil heated up in it). Top THAT dollup with another one, fry on low flame. After a minute or so, lift up a bit to see if browned.

As they brown, you want to move them about carefully in pan. You may need to use 2 spatula's to guide the pancake and flip over and brown on other side. As you make the Potato Pancakes, you may need to add a bit more oil to pan to fry the rest of them up. Serve warm, top with Butter, Sour Cream and/or Applesauce.

 recipe for POTATO PANCAKES

 

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FRIED POTATOES with Green Peppers & Onions

A great addition to the Breakfast menu would be the recipe for FRIED POTATOES with Green Peppers and Onions
Easy to make with refrigerated baked Potatoes!!

Ingredients:

1 to 2	cold baked potatoes, peeled and cut up
1/4 cup	slices of green pepper
1/4 cup	diced up red onion (you can also use white or spanish)
2 tablespoons	olive oil or margarine (to coat the bottom of a non stick pan) you can also use a bit of bacon fat and/or butter to further enhance it
	salt and pepper (to taste)

Directions:

Whenever you are baking potatoes, bake several more (in tin foil). Allow to cool, then refrigerate overnight.The next day, remove foil, peel with a knife and then cut them up.
Put all the ingredients in a non stick saute pan, fry up until Green Peppers and Onions are soft and Potatoes have browned a bit.Top with Salt and Pepper, and serve warm.

recipe for FRIED POTATOES

 

 

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BANANA CREAM PIE

Banana Cream Pie recipe is EASY to make, using store bought prepared pie dough, Cool Whip and Jello INSTANT pudding mixes!!

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Ingredients:

2 cups	whole milk
3 cups	cool whip (or similar dessert topping)
1 package	vanilla instant pudding (4 servings)
1 package	banana instant pudding (4 servings)
1	pie shell (frozen or boxed prepared)
3 to 4	bananas

 

Directions:

If using frozen pie shells, follow package directions for preparation. If using refrigerated prepared rolls, follow package directions for preparation.

With a hand held blender, mix the Milk, packages of Instant Pudding and blend.

 

Add in only 2 Cups of Cool Whip. Blend till well mixed.

 

Lay some sliced Banana's on bottom of pie shell, top with some of the mixed pudding, then more slices of Bananas until you use all the mixed pudding.

 

 

For the top layer, carefully spread the rest of the Cool Whip over, and top with more slices of Bananas. Refrigerate at least 4 hours (or overnight) before serving. NOTE: To prevent Bananas from browning, you can wait and slice them and put them on top right before serving.

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