Whitefish with Lemon Vinaigrette

(lottiev via Giada De Laurentiis)

Prep Time:

15 min

Inactive Prep Time:

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Cook Time:

20 min

Level:

Easy

Serves:

6 servings

Ingredients

• 8 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 3 shallots, thinly sliced
• 1 large head radicchio (about 12 ounces), coarsely chopped
• 1 (15-ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• 1/3 cup fish broth
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 6 (5 to 6-ounce) whitefish fillets, such as tilapia
• All-purpose flour, for dredging
• Lemon Vinaigrette, recipe follows

Directions

Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add the shallots and saute until tender, about 2 minutes. Add the radicchio and saute until wilted, about 5 minutes. Add the beans and broth, and cook until the beans are heated through, stirring often, about 5 minutes. Season the radicchio mixture, to taste, with salt and pepper.

Meanwhile, heat 3 tablespoons of oil in a 14-inch (or 2 smaller) nonstick frying pan over medium-high heat. Sprinkle the fillets with salt and pepper. Dredge the fillets in flour to coat completely. Shake of the excess flour and fry 3 fillets in each pan until they are golden brown and just cooked through, about 3 minutes per side.

Spoon the radicchio mixture over the center of the plates. Top with the fillets. Drizzle the vinaigrette over and serve immediately.

Lemon Vinaigrette:

• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 cup lightly packed fresh Italian parsley leaves
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Blend the lemon juice, parsley, garlic, lemon zest, salt, and pepper in a blender. With the machine running, gradually blend in the oil. Season the vinaigrette, to taste, with more salt and pepper.