
Pan Seared Snapper with Kaffir Lime,
Braised Leeks and Asparagus

Ingredients:
4 ea 6-8 oz Snapper fillets
2 Tbsp Coconut oil
1/3 C Spice Union Garam Masala Spice Blend
4 oz Unsweetened coconut milk
4 oz Clam juice
3/4 C Thinly sliced leeks
2 C Asparagus tips
4 ea Kaffir lime leaves
4 Tbsp Cold butter
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Preheat a cast iron pan to medium high heat.
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Add the coconut oil and heat until just shimmering.
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Liberally season the Snapper fillets with Spice Union Garam Masala.
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Place the Snapper fillets in the cast iron pan, skin side up.
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Sear for 3-4 minutes per side or until just barely cooked through. Remove fish from the pan.
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Add the leeks and kaffir lime leaves to the pan and cook on medium high heat until the leeks are softened (about 2 minutes).
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Deglaze the pan by adding the coconut milk and clam juice to the pan.
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Cook on high heat until the liquid is reduced to about 3 oz.
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Add the asparagus tips to the pan and simmer for 1 minute.
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Remove the cast iron pan from the heat.
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Swirl the cold butter into the pan sauce.
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Check sauce for salt and pepper.
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Serve the Snapper over the sauce and vegetables.