Fr Snap Almondine Recipe

LUNCH ENTREE

1. 1

   Prep fish

   Pat dry the snapper fillets with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper.

2. 2

   Dredge fillets

   Place all-purpose flour in a shallow dish. Lightly season the flour with a pinch of salt and pepper. Dredge each fillet in the flour, shaking off excess.

3. 3

   Sear fish

   Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, add the fillets and sear until golden and just cooked through, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove to a warm plate.

4. 4

   Make almondine sauce

   In the same skillet, add remaining butter. Add minced shallot and garlic; sauté until translucent and fragrant, about 1-2 minutes. Deglaze with white wine and reduce by half, 2-3 minutes.

5. 5

   Finish sauce

   Stir in lemon juice and lemon zest. Return the fish to the pan, spooning sauce over. Cook 1-2 minutes to reheat and meld flavors. Remove from heat.

6. 6

   Toast almonds and finish

   Sprinkle toasted slivered almonds over the fish and drizzle with chopped parsley.

7. 7

   Prepare side

   In a separate skillet, quickly sauté green beans in a teaspoon of olive oil with a pinch of salt, until crisp-tender, about 3-5 minutes.

8. 8

   Plate and serve

   Arrange the snapper almondine with a side of green beans. Garnish with additional lemon wedges if desired.