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Emeril Zaatar Spiced Rockfish
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YIELD 4 servings
INGREDIENTS
| 1 1/2 pounds | carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch rounds |
| 1/2 teaspoon | cayenne pepper |
| 1/2 teaspoon | ground cumin |
| 1/4 teaspoon | ground coriander |
| 1/4 teaspoon | ground ginger |
| 4 6‑ounce | Rockfish filets |
| 3 tablespoons | za'atar |
| Salt and Freshly ground pepper | |
| 3 tablespoons | olive oil |
| 1 cup | low sodium chicken stock or vegetable stock |
PREPARATION:
- Bring a medium pot of water to a boil; boil the carrots in salted water until tender, then drain in a colander. In the bowl of a blender combine the carrots, cayenne pepper, cumin, coriander and ginger. Season with salt to taste. Puree until smooth. Reheat the carrot puree in a small saucepan.
- Season the fish filets with the za?atar and salt and pepper. In a large saute pan, over medium heat add the olive oil; when hot place the fish in the pan skin side down. Cook the fish on the skin side for 2 minutes or until crispy and golden brown. Turn fish over and cook for another 2 minutes. Add chicken stock and let cook another 2 to 3 minutes.
- To serve the fish, place 3 tablespoons carrot puree in a shallow bowl. Top with the za'atar spiced fish, add 3 tablespoons of za'atar broth. Serve immediately.
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