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27 March 2010

Psari Gemisto Me Horta Ke Feta

The Foods of the Greek Islands: Cooking and Culture at the Crossroads of the MediterraneanSuperfood-me... A superfood-combo of Barramundi and Greek Greens for tonight's dinner.


Psari Gemisto Me Horta Ke Feta  
(Fish Stuffed with Wild Greens and Feta Cheese)

1 whole barramundi

Stuffing:

1.5 tbsp olive oil
1/4 fennel bulb (reserve fronds and tender stalks), thinly sliced
3/8 cup sliced scallions (white and most of the green parts)
3/4 tsp coarsely chopped garlic
1/8 cup chopped baby spinach
1 tbsp chopped beet greens
1 tbsp chopped parsley
1 tbsp chopped chervil
1 tbsp chopped leek
1 tbsp chopped coriander
1/4 tsp fennel seeds, ground
Freshly ground black pepper

  • Saute fennel until just tender.
  • Add scallions and garlic and fry for 2 mins.
  • Toss in the greens and allow to wilt.
  • Remove and add the fennel seeds and pepper.

1/8 cup crumbled Feta cheese
Salt to taste

  • Divide the greens into 2 portions.
  • Add the cheese to 1 portion and season with salt to taste.
  • Stuff the fish cavity with the cheese mixture (squeeze to drain excess juices).
  • Skewer close then rub fish all over with the remaining green mixture.
  • Refrigerate for 1 hour.

1/8 cup dry white wine, plus more if needed
1/8 cup chopped fennel fronds plus tender stalks, or fresh dill

  • Scrape off the greens from the fish and reserve.
  • Bring the wine to a boil and add the reserved greens.
  • Arrange half of the mixture onto an oven dish.

A:
1 tbsp oil
1/2 clove of garlic, crushed
1/4 tsp dried oregano, crumbled
Salt and pepper to taste

  • Brush the fish with mixture A.
  • Sear in hot oil to crisp up the skin.
  • Place the fish on in the oven dish and top with the remaining greens.
  • Cover the dish with foil and roast at 220 C for 20 mins.
  • Remove and sprinkle with fennel. 

(Recipe adapted from here)
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