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Almond And Asparagus Crusted Grouper

2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon
unsalted butter, softened,
divided
1 pound asparagus, ends
trimmed, divided
1/2 cup chopped sliced almonds, divided
2 tablespoons chopped flatleaf parsley
1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
1 1/2 pounds Grouper or
Orange Roughy, skin removed, cut into four 6-
ounce portions
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 lemon, cut into wedges

Combine 2 tablespoons of butter with 1/2 cup thinly sliced asparagus pieces, 1/3 cup almonds, parsley and soy sauce.

Stir until mixture forms a paste and set aside.

Preheat the broiler. Place the fish portions onto a baking sheet sprayed with nonstick cooking spray. Broil for two to three minutes.

Turn fish over, broil for one minute. Remove from oven and spread with asparagus mixture.

Broil for one to two minutes or until crust has melted and browned and fish flakes easily with a fork.

Boil enough water to cover remaining asparagus in a large skillet over high heat. Add salt and remaining asparagus.

Cook for two to three minutes or until asparagus is tender. Drain and toss with remaining 1 teaspoon of butter.

Arrange the asparagus spears on a platter or individual plates, top with the fish and sprinkle with lemon juice and remaining 5 teaspoons of almonds. Serve immediately.

Finish with: Spring Toasted Almond Fruit Salad

Barbacoa Tacos

4 pounds beef cheekmeat
1 tablespoon cumin
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1 large onion, chopped
1 quart low-sodium beef
broth or water
1 tablespoon whole black
peppercorns
2 bay leaves
1 whole garlic bulb, split in
half crosswise
1 tablespoon salt
Combine all ingredients in
a large pot.
Add additional cold water
to cover the cheekmeat by
2 inches. Bring slowly to a
boil.

Gently simmer for 2-3 hours or until very tender.

Skim any fat or foam from the liquid often throughout the cooking process.

When the meat is tender, remove from the liquid. Strain and reserve the broth for use as a sauce, if desired.

Serve the shredded cheekmeat as a filling for tacos, tostadas or over rice.

Serve with minced onion, chopped cilantro, lime juice, salsa or tomato sauce.



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