(WSVN) - This recipe is a reel catch with a tasty sauce to top it all off. That’s what’s cooking tonight, as we grab a Bite with Belkys.

The Chef: Stuart Dove
The Restaurant: Pierre’s Restaurant, Islamorada
The Dish: Poached Mahi Mahi

Ingredients:
8 oz mahi mahi
1/4 cup vodka
1/4 ml heavy cream
1/4 cup fish stock
1 oz tarragon
1oz thyme
3 garlic cloves – crushed
3 oz shallots
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

Method of Preparation:

  • Heat the olive oil and sautee the garlic and shallots until they soften.
  • Add thyme, tarragon and salt, then remove pan from heat to add vodka.
  • Return to heat and when alcohol cooks out, add fish stock.
  • When liquid reduces by 25%, add cream.
  • Bring to boil, then season mahi mahi with salt and pepper and add to sauce.
  • Cook for about 10-12 minutes.
  • Take out fish, and strain sauce to remove thyme, tarragon and garlic, and place back on heat to thicken a little more before serving.

To Plate:

  • Place fish on plate and drizzle sauce on top.
  • Recommended: serve with mashed potatoes and asparagus.

Pierre’s Restaurant
81600 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036
www.moradabaykeys.com
(305) 664-3225

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