Seared Redfish with Crawfish Cream Sauce

SEARED REDFISH WITH CRAWFISH CREAM SAUCE

INGREDIENTS

• ½ cup plus 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
• 1 cup sliced almonds
• 8 (6-ounce) redfish fillets
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, sliced
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 (8-ounce) package crawfish tails, rinsed and drained
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
• 2 teaspoons dry sherry
• Garnish: fresh oregano leaves, fresh thyme leaves

DIRECTIONS

1. In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add almonds; cook, stirring frequently, until butter is melted and almonds are browned. Remove from skillet.
2. Sprinkle fish with salt and pepper. Dust fish with flour. In a large skillet, heat oil and ¼ cup butter over medium heat. Add 4 fish fillets; cook until fish is browned and flakes easily with a fork, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Place on a serving platter. Repeat with remaining fish. Top with almond mixture.
3. Increase heat to medium-high, and add garlic and remaining ¼ cup butter to skillet. Add cream; cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 6 minutes. Stir in crawfish tails; cook until heated through. Stir in thyme, oregano, and sherry. Spoon crawfish mixture over fish. Garnish with oregano and thyme, if desired.

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