Mullet Fillets With Shrimp Stuffing Recipe

Name: Mullet Fillets With Shrimp Stuffing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 mullet fillets (about 2 1/4 pounds); 1/2 cup lime juice, divided; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter or margarine; 4 slices white bread, cubed; 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons water, divided; 1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon leaves; 1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper; 1/2 pound medium shrimp, cooked, peeled, deveined, and chopped; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup tomato juice; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 2 tablespoons grated Romano cheese

Servings: persons

6 mullet fillets (about 2 1/4 pounds)
1/2 cup lime juice, divided
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
4 slices white bread, cubed
1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons water, divided
1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon leaves
1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
1/2 pound medium shrimp, cooked, peeled, deveined, and chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup tomato juice
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons grated Romano cheese

1
Combine fish and 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons lime juice in a 13- x 9- x 2-inch baking dish. Cover and let stand 30 minutes.
2
Saute onion in butter in a large skillet until tender. Add bread cubes, tossing lightly. Stir in 1/3 cup water, tarragon, and pepper. Remove from heat. Add remaining 2 tablespoons lime juice, shrimp, and salt; mix well, and set aside.
3
Remove fish from lime juice; drain and discard juice. Return 3 fillets to baking dish. Spread stuffing mixture evenly over fillets; top with remaining fillets. Pour tomato juice around fish. Cover dish with aluminum foil. Bake at 350u00b0 for 30 minutes; uncover and continue baking 10 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork.
4
Drain cooking liquid from fish into a small saucepan, leaving fish and stuffing mixture in baking dish. Combine cornstarch and remaining water, stirring to remove lumps. Stir dissolved cornstarch into reserved cooking liquid. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat.
5
Pour sauce over fish; sprinkle with cheese. Broil 4 inches from heating element 3 minutes or until browned. Cut stuffed fish in half, and serve immediately.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 mullet fillets (about 2 1/4 pounds), 1/2 cup lime juice, divided, 1/2 cup chopped onion, 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, and more.

Yes, Mullet Fillets With Shrimp Stuffing falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Mullet Fillets With Shrimp Stuffing

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