Dinner Tonight: Baked Parmesan Perch w/ Jalapeno Cheese Fried Potatoes
Our streak of beautiful days is still going, sunny and a high near 70. But rain on the way possibly by tomorrow. Had to have our ice maker in the fridge replaced today. Then did some house cleaning and on to the outside. I bought a miniature Blue Berry Bush and replanted it into a bigger pot, it's been doing okay I've only had it a few days. I also bought a few Herb plants that I replanted in bigger pots. Had the cart out for a while enjoying the day. For dinner tonight I prepared Baked Parmesan Perch w/ Jalapeno Cheese Fried Potatoes.
While at Jungle Jim's International Market yesterday I had picked up some Ocean Perch fillets and
wasted no time in using them. I'm trying a new recipe with them, Baked Parmesan Perch. I was looking for Perch recipes and came across this one on the Taste of Home website, a site I have found many a recipe on. it's an easily prepared and delicious recipe! I'll need the following to prepare it; 2 tablespoons dry Bread Crumbs (Progresso Italian Style Bread Crumbs), 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan Cheese (Kraft Reduced Fat Parmesan Grated Cheese), 1 tablespoon Paprika (Hungarian Paprika), 1 teaspoon dried Basil, 1 pound Perch or Fish fillets of your choice, and 1 tablespoon melted Butter (Blue Bonnet Light Butter). To prepare it; In a shallow bowl, combine the Bread Crumbs, Parmesan Cheese, Paprika and Basil. Brush Fish fillets with Butter, then dip into the Crumb Mixture. Place in a greased baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 12 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. The original recipe calls for a baking temperature of 500° but I opted for 400° instead and an extra 2 minutes of baking time. I just think Fish bakes up better at 400°. The Perch came out delicious! Fantastic flavor from all the ingredients and came out very moist. I have another "Keeper Recipe".
Then for a side dish I prepared Jalapeno Cheese Fried Potatoes. I had come across the Jalapeno
Cheese Fried Potatoes some time back in an issue of Cuisine at Home Magazine. Made some changes from the original recipe. I used Simply Steakhouse Seasoned Diced Potatoes, Canola Oil instead of Peanut Oil, Scallions, 1 Jalapeno (sliced), Sea Salt and Ground Pepper, Sargento Reduced Fat Mexican Style Shredded Cheese, and I also added some diced Red Onion. To prepare it; Add the Canola Oil to a Cast Iron Skillet and heat on medium. Prepare the Diced potatoes according to the package instructions. About midway through the cooking process add the Diced Red Onion and continue cooking. Then Scallions and Jalapeno; saute 2 more minutes, then season with Sea Salt & Pepper. Off the heat sprinkle with the Sargento Reduced Fat Mexican Style Shredded Cheese. And presto another keeper Potato Dish! This has turned out to be one of my favorite Potato Side Dishes. Everything just comes together to make this dish the perfect Potato Dish! Quite a meal tonight. For dessert later a Jello No sugar Added Double Chocolate Pudding topped with Cool Whip Free.
Baked Parmesan Perch Recipe
Ingredients
2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 pound perch or fish fillets of your choice
1 tablespoon butter, melted
Directions
In a shallow bowl, combine the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, paprika and basil. Brush fish fillets with butter, then dip into the crumb mixture. Place in a greased baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 500° for 10 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Yield: 4 servings.
Nutritional Facts
One serving (1/4 pound) equals 158 calories, 6 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 52 mg cholesterol, 176 mg sodium, 4 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 23 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2 lean meat, 1/2 fat.
http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/baked-parmesan-perch
Jalapeno Cheddar Fried Potatoes
1 -Package Simply Potatoes Steakhouse Seasoned Diced Potatoes
2 Tbsp. Canola Oil
1/4 cup chopped Scallions
1 Jalapeno, sliced
1/2 Medium sized Red Onion, diced
Sea Salt & Pepper to taste
1/2 cup Sargento Reduced Fat Mexican Style Shredded Cheese
Directions:
To prepare it; Add the Canola Oil to a Cast Iron Skillet and heat on medium. Add the Potatoes and prepare the Diced potatoes according to the package instructions. About midway through the cooking process add the Diced Red Onion and continue cooking. Then Scallions and Jalapeno; saute 2 more minutes, then season with Sea Salt & Pepper. Off the heat sprinkle with the Sargento Reduced Fat Mexican Style Shredded Cheese.
I picked up the Ocean Perch at Kroger yesterday. To prepare them I preheated a medium size skillet, that I had sprayed with Pam Cooking Spray and added Extra Virgin Olive, on medium heat. Rinsed the Perch with cold water and patted dry with a paper towel. Lightly seasoned them with the McCormick Sea Salt. I then put them in a Hefty Zip Lock Bag and added Zatarain’s Seasoned Fish Fri, shaking the bag then until the Perch Fillets were coated. Added the Fillets to the heated skillet and fried them for 6 minutes. 3 minutes per side. They came out Golden Brown! Delicious and fresh tasting, I love all Fish and Seafood!
