Mullet Turbans: Seafood and Aquaculture

Mullet Turbans

Seafood-4078

Ingredients

2	pounds Florida mullet fillets, skinless, boneless
1	teaspoon salt
1/2	teaspoon pepper
2	cups Cornbread Stuffing, see below
1/4	cup butter, melted
6	Florida lime wedges

Preparation

Divide fillets into 6 portions. Sprinkle fillets with salt and pepper. Line 6 greased 10- ounce microwave-safe cups with fillets, overlapping ends of fillets. Divide stuffing into 6 equal portions and place stuffing in center of each fillet. Brush tops with butter. Cook in microwave on high for 10 to 12 minutes, rotating the custard cups every 3 minutes. Fish is done when it flakes easily when tested with a fork. Garnish with lime wedges.

Yield
6 servings

Cornbread Stuffing

1/2	pound mild Florida pork sausage
1/2	cup Florida celery, chopped
1/2	cup Florida onion, chopped
2	cups toasted cornbread cubes
1/2	cup chicken broth
1/2	teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/2	teaspoon sage

Preparation

Place sausage in 1 1/2 quart microwave-safe dish. Cover with paper towel. Cook in microwave on high for 2 minutes. Add vegetables to sausage and continue cooking an additional 2 minutes. Add remaining ingredients and mix well.

Yield
Approximately 3 cups stuffing

Nutritional Value Per Serving
Calories 505, Calories From Fat 288, Total Fat 32g, Saturated Fat 12g, Cholesterol 126mg, Total Carbohydrate 17g, Protein 37g

Mullet Turbans

Look for "Fresh from Florida" ingredients at your local store.