Steve and Rocky's to celebrate 15-year anniversary - Fox 2 News Headlines

Steve and Rocky's is going to celebrate their 15 year anniversary, and as a special opportunity for patrons will be rolling back some of the menu items prices from 1998.

The owners stopped by the Fox 2 kitchen to show us some of their menu items.  Here's the recipe for one of their signature dishes:

Lake Perch Sauté with Wilted Spinach & Brown Butter Vinaigrette, Hazelnuts, Steamed Basmati Rice
Ingredients:
·         8 oz. Skinless, boneless Perch filets
·         Salt & Pepper
·         1 cup all-purpose flour
·         1 TBSP paprika
·         1 TBSP clarified butter
·         1 TBSP soft butter
·         1 TSP balsamic vinegar
·         1 cup spinach leaves

Combine the flour & paprika

Procedure:

           Pre-heat a suitable sauté pan on medium heat. Evenly season Perch filets with salt & pepper. Lightly dust in flour-paprika mixture. Add clarified butter to sauté pan. Place Perch filets carefully in sauté pan & gently brown (approx. 1.5 minutes.)  Turn filets over & continue cooking until done (1.5 more minutes.) Remove from pan. Add soft butter & continue to cook. Using a whisk,  whisk  the butter until golden brown. Immediately add spinach & vinegar & toss to wilt. Remove from fire.


Basmati Rice
Ingredients:

·         1 cup basmati rice
·         1 ½-1 ¾  cup water  (NOT FOR RINSING)
·         2 TBSP soft butter
·         Salt & Pepper

Procedure:
Rinse rice. Place rice in oversized container & pour cool water over rice. Gently rub rice with hand. Drain & repeat process until water is clear & starch is removed. Let rice steep for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, bring measured water, combined  with butter, salt & pepper to a boil. Do not let rice water reduce. After 15 minutes, thoroughly drain steeped rice. Add rice to water, butter, salt, pepper & return to a boil. Stir once. Lower flame to lowest setting & tightly cover. Let Cook 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, turn flame off & let rice set covered an additional 10-15 minutes.  Transfer to serving dish & gently fluff.

Steve and Rocky's is located at 43150 Grand River Avenue, in Novi.

To learn more about the restaurant,  CLICK HERE