In the realm of culinary arts, where flavors dance and aromas intertwine, we embark on a journey to discover the perfect recipe for a classic Southern delicacy: fish and collard greens. This timeless dish, rooted in African-American culinary traditions, has captured the hearts of generations with its tantalizing flavors and heartwarming comfort. As we delve into the secrets of creating the ultimate fish and collard greens, we will explore various cooking techniques, ingredient combinations, and cultural influences that have shaped this iconic dish. Whether you prefer your fish fried, baked, or stewed, and your collard greens simmered in a rich broth or infused with smoky bacon, this article will guide you step-by-step towards mastering this culinary masterpiece.
Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!
FISH AND COLLARD GREENS
Explore culturally-rich food from the Congo with a fish stew often served with yams or sweet potatoes.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Wash collard green leaves. Cut off long stem at the base of each leaf; carefully shave the remaining thick stem. Chop leaves. In 2-quart saucepan, heat 1 cup water to boiling. Add chopped collard greens. Boil 15 to 18 minutes or until softened; drain. Pat dry with paper towels.
- In 4-quart Dutch oven, melt butter over medium-high heat. Cook collard greens, onions, bell pepper, 2 tablespoons water and 1 teaspoon salt in butter 4 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onion is crisp-tender.
- Cut fish into 3x3/4-inch strips; add to vegetables. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt, the paprika and pepper. Cover and simmer 6 to 8 minutes or until fish flakes easily with fork. Serve in large pasta bowls.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 245, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 3 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1060 mg
FISH STEAMED ON GREENS
Any mild, white fish works well here. Good choices include sole, cod, halibut, snapper, and sea bass. Thicker slabs of halibut will take longer to cook, while several layered fillets of sole will be done in a flash. Photos: Erin Scott
Provided by Molly Watson
Categories Seafood
Time 26m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a deep frying pan, sauté pan, or wide pot over medium-high heat, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter or heat the oil. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes, if using. Cook, stirring, until just barely turning golden, about 2 minutes. Add the greens, with whatever water is still clinging to their leaves, and sprinkle them with half of the salt. Stir or toss the greens until they start to wilt, about 1 minute.
- Add the broth, wine, or water, cover, and cook until the greens are tender, about 10 minutes.
- Remove the lid and stir the greens. There should be just a bit of liquid in the bottom of the pan; if not, add 2 tablespoons of water.
- Set the fish on the greens. Sprinkle the fish with the remaining salt, as well as black pepper to taste. Dot the tops of the fillets with the remaining butter or drizzle with the remaining oil. Cover and cook until the fish is cooked through; 10 minutes per inch of thickness should do it.
- Transfer to plates or shallow bowls and serve with wedges of lemon for spritzing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 217 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Protein 42 g, Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 111 mg, Sodium 570 mg, ServingSize 1 serving
COLLARD GREENS
Steps:
- In a high-sided skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until brown, about 5 minutes. In the same pan add the onions and saute until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Strip the leaves from the tough stems of the collard greens. Stack the leaves, roll them up and cut them into thin strips.
- To the skillet with the bacon and onions, add the garlic and red pepper flakes, brown sugar, cider vinegar, salt and pepper, to taste. Add the greens, stir and cover the skillet. Cook for 15 minutes, stirring halfway though. Collards are done when tender and no longer bitter. Remove from heat to a serving bowl. Serve the greens with the Light and Crispy Fried Chicken, if desired.
GINA'S BEST COLLARD GREENS
Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 2h15m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Thoroughly wash collard greens. Be sure to pull leaves apart and remove any sand. Chop collard greens.
- In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of salted water to a simmer. Place smoked ham hocks in salted water and cover for about 90 minutes. Cook ham hocks until slightly tender. In the same saucepan, add remaining ingredients and collard greens.
- Cover and cook greens for 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
PAN-FRIED COLLARD GREENS
Collard greens are a mainstay of Liberian cuisine, brought to the country from the United States by formerly enslaved Africans. Here is a classic Liberian preparation that's spicy with habaneros (Liberia is known for being the "Pepper Coast" of Africa), and rich with the flavors of ham, turkey and chicken. Each meat brings a distinct taste, creating the base for a gravy that you'll want to spoon over rice. This is one of those vegetable dishes that's hearty enough to be a main, whether it's for Thanksgiving - which is celebrated in Liberia with foods like this one - or any other gathering.
Provided by Priya Krishna
Categories vegetables, side dish
Time 1h30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Wash collard greens in a bowl full of water with vinegar and salt. Drain and repeat if needed, until the water is clear. Roll the leaves up into tight bunches and cut into thin strips. Set aside.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high, and add turkey and ham hock. Boil for 10 minutes, and then rinse and dry the meat. Clean out the pot.
- In a blender or food processor, purée onions and peppers. Return the pot to high heat, and add turkey, ham hock, about three-quarters of the onion and pepper purée, along with broth, chicken seasoning, seasoned salt and Maggi cube if using. Bring to a boil, and cook until the liquid is reduced to 1 cup, about 40 minutes. Add the dried fish, if using.
- Meanwhile, in a large pan, heat oil over medium. Add remaining onion and pepper purée, along with collard greens. Cover and cook, stirring frequently, until greens are wilted and tender, about 30 minutes.
- Once stock is reduced, lower heat to medium, add cooked greens and cook, stirring well, for 5 to 10 minutes to incorporate flavors and thicken the broth. Serve with rice.
WEST AFRICAN COLLARD GREENS
Yummy! Use whatever meat you have on hand, (African favorites are dried fish or pig's foot, but chicken or beef are easier to come by stateside,) and serve over rice.
Provided by amicietta
Categories Collard Greens
Time 15m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Fry onions and meat until tender.
- Add collards and more oil, fry until heated.
- Crumble Maggi cubes in and mix.
- Serve over rice, with a side of fried plantain. Yum!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 131.1, Fat 7.6, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 37.4, Carbohydrate 14, Fiber 6.8, Sugar 2.1, Protein 5.1
KICKIN' COLLARD GREENS
If you like greens you will love this recipe. The bacon and onions give them a wonderful flavor. Add more red pepper for a little more spice.
Provided by Ken Adams
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Greens
Time 1h10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add bacon, and cook until crisp. Remove bacon from pan, crumble and return to the pan. Add onion, and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, and cook until just fragrant. Add collard greens, and fry until they start to wilt.
- Pour in chicken broth, and season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes, or until greens are tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 127.1 calories, Carbohydrate 7.9 g, Cholesterol 12 mg, Fat 9.2 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 1000.8 mg, Sugar 1.9 g
COLLARD GREENS AND CHORIZO
Provided by Jacques Pepin
Categories dinner, one pot, main course
Time 1h
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a large saucepan. Cut the sausage into 2-inch pieces, add them to the pan, and brown over medium heat, covered, for about 5 minutes. Add the onions and carrots to the saucepan, and cook the mixture, covered, for 2 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cut the collard greens into 2-inch pieces, and wash them in a bowl of cold water. Lift the greens from the water, and add them, still wet, to the saucepan. Cook the mixture over medium to high heat for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until greens are wilted. Reduce the heat to low, and add the soy sauce and salt. Cover tightly, and cook over very low heat for about 45 minutes, until the greens are tender and most of the liquid is gone.
- Divide sausage and greens among six plates; serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 552, UnsaturatedFat 25 grams, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fat 42 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 29 grams, SaturatedFat 14 grams, Sodium 1513 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams
AWESOME COLLARD GREENS
This is a vegetarian recipe I've come up with, simply because I usually don't have the salt pork or hamhock traditionally included on hand. It's still got plenty of flavor!
Provided by HollyLQuinn
Categories Collard Greens
Time 40m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Wash greens in a colander.
- Chop into bite-sized pieces.
- Throw all ingredients into a large pot and cover.
- Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally, the reduce heat and simmer.
- Greens are done when they have shrunk down and are cooked through, usually about a half hour, but you can let it simmer much longer.
- Serve with its liquid.
COLLARD WAFFLES WITH BRINED TROUT AND MAPLE HOT SAUCE
Steps:
- For the maple hot sauce:
- Stir together the maple syrup and hot sauce in a small bowl.
- For the trout:
- Combine 4 cups cold water, brown sugar, smoked salt, and soy sauce in a 2-quart saucepan. Cut the lemon in half, squeeze the juice, and stir into the mixture. Add the lemon halves. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium, and simmer until the salt and sugar are completely dissolved. Remove from the heat, and let stand 30 minutes. Add the trout fillets, and let stand in the brine 45 minutes at room temperature or 4 hours in the refrigerator.
- Remove the fish from the brine; discard brine. Pat fillets dry with paper towels. Stir together the flour, kosher salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Dredge fish in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess flour.
- Heat the oil in a 10- to 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high. Add the fish fillets, skin side down, and cook until the skin is crispy, 3 to 4 minutes. Turn the fish, and cook until the fish is flaky, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain the fish on a plate lined with paper towels.
- For the collard waffles:
- Microwave the butter in a small microwave-safe bowl on HIGH until melted, about 30 seconds. Stir together the buttermilk, potlikker, melted butter, and eggs in a medium bowl. Whisk together the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, baking soda, kosher salt, and pepper in a separate bowl. Add the buttermilk mixture to the flour mixture, and stir until well incorporated and no lumps remain. Fold in the collard greens.
- Lightly coat a preheated waffle iron with cooking spray. Pour 1⁄2 cup batter into hot waffle iron. Cook according to a standard waffle maker's manufacturer's instructions until waffles are cooked through. (Don't let the collards burn.) Makes about 8 (7-inch) round waffles.
- Divide the waffles evenly among 4 plates. Top evenly with trout, and drizzle each with 2 tablespoons of the maple syrup mixture. Sprinkle with micro greens, and serve immediately.
Tips:
- Choose fresh, tender collard greens. Look for leaves that are a deep, dark green color with no signs of wilting or yellowing.
- Wash the collard greens thoroughly. Remove any dirt or grit from the leaves.
- Remove the tough stems from the collard greens. This will make them easier to cook and eat.
- Chop the collard greens into bite-sized pieces.
- Use a large pot to cook the collard greens. This will give them plenty of room to wilt and cook evenly.
- Add aromatics to the pot, such as garlic, onion, and celery. This will add flavor to the collard greens.
- Cover the pot and cook the collard greens over low heat until they are tender. This will take about 1-2 hours.
- Season the collard greens with salt, pepper, and other spices to taste.
- Serve the collard greens hot with cornbread, fried chicken, or other Southern favorites.
Conclusion:
Collard greens are a delicious and nutritious side dish that is perfect for any occasion. They are packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, and they are also a good source of fiber. Collard greens are also very versatile and can be cooked in a variety of ways. Whether you prefer them braised, sautéed, or fried, there is a collard greens recipe out there for everyone. So next time you are looking for a healthy and flavorful side dish, give collard greens a try.
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
You'll also love