French Fried Fish with Red Pepper Sauce Recipe
Ingredients:
- 4 white-fleshed fish fillets or cutlets (about 6 ounces each)
- 1 ounce plain flour
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Olive oil, for shallow frying
- 1 tablespoon chopped black olives, to serve
- 2 canned pimientos or roasted red peppers
- 1 clove garlic, chopped
- Pinch of cayenne pepper
- Salt to taste
- 4 tablespoons dry white wine
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or aioli*
How to cook French Fried Fish with Red Pepper Sauce:
- Coat the fish in flour seasoned with salt and pepper. Heat 1/4 inch of oil a large frying pan. Add the fish in a single layer and cook for about 2-4 minutes on each side, until the flesh flakes when tested with a knife point. Keep the fish warm while making the sauce.
- Prepare the Red Pepper Sauce: Puree the pimientos or peppers and garlic in a food processor. Transfer to a small saucepan with the cayenne, salt to taste, wine and oil and simmer gently over a low heat for about 3 minutes. If using aioli, stir in just before serving.
- To serve, spoon the sauce onto each warm dinner plate, place the fried fish on top and sprinkle with olives.
Notes:
The French Fried Fish with Red Pepper Sauce recipe very easy to prepare and so good!
The French name for this recipe is Poisson Saute Sauce aux Poivrons Rouges.
Comments:
Aioli is a French sauce made by mixing lemon, eggs, garlic, and olive oil into a smooth, creamy mixture resembling mayonnaise. It originates from Provencal cuisine, where it is served with meat, fish, and vegetables.
This recipe for French Fried Fish with Red Pepper Sauce serves/makes: 4
Main Ingredient: Various Fish
Preparation Method: Pan Fried/Sauteed
Cuisine: French