Crispy Fish on the Bone
- 1 whole flounder, (about 1 1/2 to 2 pounds) filleted and carcass reserved
- 1 cup flour
- Salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup minced shallots
- 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
- 2 ounces dried wooded ear mushrooms, soaked in warm water for 30 minutes and drained
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons finely chopped parsley leaves
- Rinse and pat dry the reserved fish carcass, set aside.
- Preheat the fryer.
- Season the flour with salt and pepper.
- Dredge the carcass in the seasoned flour, on both sides, reserving the flour.
- Shake off any excess flour.
- Fry the carcass until golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Remove from the oil and drain on paper towels.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Cut the fillets into 2 ounce pieces.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Dredge the fillets in the reserved flour, coating completely.
- In a large saute pan, over medium-high heat the oil.
- When the oil is hot, but not smoking, lightly pan-fry the fish for 1 minute on each side.
- Remove from the pan and set aside.
- In the same saute pan, add the shallots and garlic.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Saute for 1 minute.
- Add the mushrooms.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Saute for 1 minute.
- Add 1 3/4 cup of the chicken stock.
- Dissolve the cornstarch in the remaining stock, making a slurry.
- Bring the stock to a boil.
- Stir in the slurry.
- Boil the liquid for 2 minutes and then reduce to a simmer.
- Add the fish fillets and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes.
- Reseason and stir in the parsley.
- To assemble, place the fried fish carcass on a large platter.
- Lay the fillets over the crispy bone.
- Spoon the sauce over the fillets.
- Serve immediately.
flounder, flour, salt, freshly ground black pepper, vegetable oil, shallots, garlic, mushrooms, chicken stock, cornstarch, parsley leaves
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/crispy-fish-on-the-bone-recipe.html (may not work)