Available all year, the blue-eye Trevalla is a big, thick-bodied finfish
that has gained a great following in the past twenty years. Its mildly
flavoured flesh is excellent eating. But if you don't find Trevala the Alternative Species are: Atlantic Salmon, Coral Trout,
Emperor, Goldband Snapper, Hapuku, Ling. Enjoy!
Ingredients
- 600g
frozen French fries (Birds Eye brand)
- Sea
salt flakes
- 4
(about 180g each) blue-eye Trevalla fillets, skin removed
- 1
tbs olive oil
- 1
1/2tbs mustard powder
- Baby
rocket leaves, to serve
- Lemon
wedges, to serve
- Herb mayonnaise
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tbs fresh lime juice
- 3 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- 125ml (1/2 cup) olive oil
- 1 tbs warm water
- 2 tbs finely chopped fresh
continental parsley
- 2 tbs finely chopped fresh
basil
- Pinch of salt
Method
- Preheat oven to
220°C. Spread the French fries over a large baking tray. Cook in preheated
oven for 20 minutes or until golden and crisp. Remove from oven. Season
with sea salt.
- Meanwhile, to make
the herb mayonnaise, place the egg yolk, lime juice, mustard and garlic in
the bowl of a small food processor, and process until pale and creamy.
With the motor running, gradually add the oil in a thin, steady stream
until mixture is thick and pale. Add the water, parsley and basil, and
process briefly until just combined. Taste and season with salt.
- Preheat a barbecue
or char grill on high. Brush the fish all over with oil and sprinkle with
mustard powder. Cook on preheated grill for 3 minutes each side or until
brown and cooked through. Remove from heat.
- Divide the French
fries among serving plates. Top with fish and a dollop of herb mayonnaise.
Serve immediately with rocket leaves and lemon wedges.
(Source: taste.com.au )