FILET D'ALOSE VERONIQUE (SHAD FILLET WITH GRAPES)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Cut shad fillet in half crosswise. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Rub with butter the bottom of a skillet or casserole large enough to hold the fish pieces in one layer.
• Sprinkle with shallots and arrange fish pieces skin side down over shallots. Scatter grapes around the fish and pour wine over.
• Bring to boil on top of stove. Place in oven and bake about 8 minutes.
• Transfer fish to 2 serving plates. Cover with foil and keep warm.
• Bring cooking liquid and grapes to boil. Add cream and cook over high heat, stirring occasionally and shaking skillet, about 3 minutes (sauce will be reduced to about a cup). Add lemon juice, salt and pepper. Pour sauce with grapes over fish, and serve sprinkled with parsley.