INGREDIENTS

INSTRUCTIONS

TO PREPARE THE PASTRY: Unfold the thawed puff pastry sheets and cut
each one into 4 squares.  TO MAKE THE FILLING: In a small skillet over
low heat, heat the olive  oil. Add the leeks and saut for a minute to
coat with the oil, cover  and simmer over low heat, for about 10
minutes or until softened.  Season with salt and pepper to taste and
remove to a bowl. Heat a  large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
Sear the fish pieces for 15  seconds per side and remove to a plate.
TO ASSEMBLE FISH IN PASTRY: Line a baking pan with parchment or foil.
Set 4 of the puff pastry squares on the baking pan. On each square,
center 2 tablespoons of leeks leaving a 1/2-inch border around the
pastry unfilled. Top the leeks with 2 strips of fish, and build a
second layer of leeks over the fish. Top the leeks with another strip
of fish and cover with another square of dough. With a fork, press  the
edges of the dough together to form a seal. With a pizza cutter  or
knife trim the dough so the edges are even. Brush the top with the
beaten egg mixture. With the tip of a knife, cut the center of each
pastry package to let the steam escape. Refrigerate for at least 4
hours or up to 24 hours.  TO BAKE THE FISH: Preheat the oven to 425ø
F. Bake the fish in  pastry for 35 to 40 minutes or until golden brown
and cooked through.  TO MAKE THE GARNISH AND SAUCE: While the fish is
baking, parboil the  asparagus tips for 2 minutes or until cooked but
still firm. Drain and  reserve. Saut the shallots in the butter until
tender. Add the white  wine and boil until almost evaporated. Add the
orange juice and  chicken stock and simmer until 1 cup remains. Whisk
in the beurre  manie in small bits and add just enough to thicken the
sauce. Season  with salt, and a touch of cayenne pepper.  TO SERVE THE
FISH: Spoon some sauce onto the center of each plate and  center the
fish pastry in the middle. Scatter asparagus tips around  the pastry
and serve.  Converted by MC_Buster.  Per serving: 793 Calories (kcal);
51g Total Fat; (60% calories from  fat); 7g Protein; 68g Carbohydrate;
62mg Cholesterol; 2443mg Sodium  Food Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 0
Lean Meat; 7 1/2 Vegetable; 2  Fruit; 10 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates
Converted by MM_Buster v2.0n.

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