11-09-2004, 03:46 PM
4 Red snapper fillets; 4oz ea 2 ts Chinese hot bean paste * 1/4 c + 1 tbsp parsley; chopped 1 tb Chives; chopped 1 tb Flour; all-purpose 12 Sundried tomato halves 1 tb Olive oil 1 1/2 tb Lemon juice 1/2 oz Pine nuts; toasted 1 cl Garlic; minced1. With sharp knife, score skin of fillets several times. Spread bean paste evenly over skin. In small bowl, combine parsley and chives; sprinkle herbs and flour evenly over snapper. Place wax paper over snapper and press down firmly. Set aside.
2. Cover tomatoes with 1/2 cup boiling water for 2 minutes, drain and reserve 1/4 cup liquid. Chop tomatoes and set aside.
3. In large nonstick skillet, heat 1 teaspoon oil. Place snapper in skillet, skin-side down; cook 4 minutes. With spatula, gently turn and cook 3 minutes longer, until cooked through. Remove snapper to plate and keep warm.
4, Stir the lemon juice and remaining 2 teaspoons oil into skillet. Add tomatoes and reserved liquid, pine nuts and garlic; cook 1 minute, until heated through. Spoon sauce evenly over snapper.
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2. Cover tomatoes with 1/2 cup boiling water for 2 minutes, drain and reserve 1/4 cup liquid. Chop tomatoes and set aside.
3. In large nonstick skillet, heat 1 teaspoon oil. Place snapper in skillet, skin-side down; cook 4 minutes. With spatula, gently turn and cook 3 minutes longer, until cooked through. Remove snapper to plate and keep warm.
4, Stir the lemon juice and remaining 2 teaspoons oil into skillet. Add tomatoes and reserved liquid, pine nuts and garlic; cook 1 minute, until heated through. Spoon sauce evenly over snapper.
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