Sautéed Crumb-crusted Shad with Marinara Sauce and Basil

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== Description ==
Seafood Recipes by the South Carolina Department of Agriculture, public domain government resource—original source of recipe
* Cook Time:
* Serves:
== Ingredients ==
* shad filet
* 2 cups seasoned fine breadcrumbs
* ½ tsp dried oregano
* ¼ cup olive oil
=== Marinara Sauce ===
* 1 onion, minced
* 2 cloves garlic, minced
* 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
* 6 very ripe tomatoes, chopped and seeded
* 1 bouquet garni:
** parsley stems
** thyme
** 2 bay leaves
* 1 tsp sugar
* salt and pepper to taste
* fresh chopped basil
== Directions ==
# Combine all ingredients for marinara sauce except fresh basil, and simmer for ½ hour.
# Mix bread crumbs, olive oil, and oregano, together. Dip shad into bread crumb mixture. Sauté in hot oiled skillet until golden brown.
# Place hot marinara sauce on platter and sprinkle with fresh basil.
# Add sautéed shad on top of marinara.
# Sprinkle with additional fresh basil.
Category:Shad Recipes
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Category:Main Dish Seafood Recipes
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