Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup chopped raw apple smoked bacon
  • 1/2 cup salsify, julienned and blanched
  • 1/2 cup celery root, julienned and blanched
  • 1/2 cup fennel, julienned and blanched
  • 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 1/4 cup chopped peanuts
  • 2 tablespoons chopped chervil
  • Salt and pepper
  • 2 (6-ounce) red snapper fillets
  • 1/2 cup flour, seasoned with 1 tablespoon Essence
  • Olive oil for frying
  • 1 cup parsnip cream potatoes
  • 8 fried parsnip strips
  • 1 tablespoon chopped chives
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
  • 2 tablespoons salt
  • 2 tablespoons garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano
  • 1 tablespoon dried thyme

Method

  • For the slaw: In a saute pan, when the pan is smoking hot, render the bacon until crispy.
  • Add the salsify, celery root and fennel.
  • Saute for 1 minute, just to warm and remove.
  • In a mixing bowl combine all the remaining ingredients with the Sauteed vegetables.
  • Toss to incorporate and season with salt and pepper.
  • For the fish: In a saute pan, heat the olive oil.
  • Dredge the fish in the seasoned flour, lightly coating each side.
  • When the oil is smoking hot, place the fish carefully in the hot oil.
  • Saute for 2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
  • Flip the fish over and continue sauteeing for an additional 2 to 3 minutes or until golden and crispy.
  • Remove the fish and place on a paper-lined plate, to remove any excess oil.
  • To assemble: Spoon the potatoes in the center of the platter.
  • Place the fish directly on top of the potatoes.
  • Mound the slaw on top of the fish.
  • Garnish with the fried parsnips around the edge of the plate and sprinkle with the chives.
  • Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.
  • Yield: about 2/3 cup
  • Recipe from "New New Orleans Cooking", by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch.
  • Published by William and Morrow, 1993.