Spicy Seared Striped Bass and Corn Salad with Figs and Peaches

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   Heat oil in large skillet and toss in spices and garlic and saute until garlic is dark golden.

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   Remove star anise and garlic.

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   Salt and pepper fish fillets.

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   Sear skin side down first then turn and finish cooking.

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   Toss together corn kernels watercress and scallions.

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   Whisk together all dressing ingredients except oil.

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   Then slowly drizzle in oil while continuing to whisk.

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   Pour in enough oil so dressing becomes thick and creamy and not too acidic.

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   Season, to taste, with salt, pepper and sugar.

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    For the dressing:

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    Juice of 2 lemons

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    1 tablespoon mayonnaise

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    2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

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    1/2 teaspoon salt

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    1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

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    Superfine sugar

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    3/4 cup vegetable oil

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    4 ears fresh corn, husked and kernels removed

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    2 bunches watercress, torn into bite sized pieces

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    1/4 cup sliced scallions

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    1 peach and 1 fig, sliced, for garnish

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    Whisk together the lemon juice, mayonnaise, Dijon, salt, pepper and sugar to taste.

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    Whisk in the vegetable oil until emulsified.

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    Toss the corn, watercress and scallions together and add enough of the dressing to coat the salad.

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    Yield: approximately 1 cup salad dressing, 4 servings

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.