Best 6 Roasted Whole Black Bass Recipes
Roasted whole black bass is a delicious and impressive dish that can be easily prepared at home. This classic recipe showcases the delicate flavor of the fish while adding a crispy, golden-brown crust. The key to a perfectly roasted black bass is to use fresh, high-quality fish and to cook it to the proper temperature. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a restaurant-worthy meal that will impress your family and friends.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
WHOLE ROASTED SEA BASS
This recipe for whole roasted sea bass is courtesy of Sam Hayward of Fore Street.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Seafood Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Season the cavity and exterior of fish with salt and pepper. Cover with plastic, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Lightly brush with oil a baking dish that is just large enough to hold fish without crowding. Divide thyme, rosemary, and parsley evenly between each fish, and place inside cavity. Place 2 bay leaves in cavity of each fish, and place remaining 2 bay leaves in baking dish. Sprinkle scallions over and around fish; drizzle with olive oil.
- Transfer to oven and roast 15 minutes. Continue to roast, checking every few minutes, until the thickest part of the fish is just firm, about 5 minutes more.
- Drizzle fish with lemon juice and transfer to a cutting board; set baking dish aside. Working from the head to the tail, cut along backbone to separate the flesh from the bone. Carefully lift top fillet and transfer to a plate. Lift and discard bones. Gently lift second fillet to same plate. Repeat process with remaining fish. Drizzle with any pan juices before serving.
SIMPLE OVEN-BAKED SEA BASS
If you're looking for a simple recipe that really preserves the delicate flavor of sea bass, then I highly recommend you try this one. You can try this with other types of fish but my version used a Chilean sea bass. The original recipe came from SparkRecipes and this is my simplified version of it. Enjoy!
Provided by aMused chef
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 30m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450F°.
- In a cup, mix garlic, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
- Place fish in a shallow glass or ceramic baking dish.
- Rub fish with oil mixture.
- (Optional) Pour wine over fish.
- Bake fish, uncovered, for 15 minutes; then sprinkle with parsley or Italian seasoning and continue to bake for 5 more minutes (or until the thickest part of the fish flakes easily).
- Drizzle remaining pan juices over fish and garnish with lemon wedges.
- Enjoy!
WHOLE BLACK BASS WITH GINGER AND SCALLIONS
A whole fish, representing abundance, is almost always included on the celebratory Chinese table. Ours is flavored only lightly, with ginger and scallions, so as not to overpower the fresh taste of the fish.
Categories Wok Ginger Onion Bake Quick & Easy Lunar New Year Bass Healthy
Yield Makes 8 servings (as part of a Chinese meal)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 400°F. Put baking dish in roasting pan.
- Rinse fish and pat dry, then rub inside and out with salt. Transfer to baking dish and sprinkle with scallion strips (white and pale green) and ginger.
- Stir together soy sauce and sugar until sugar is dissolved, then pour over fish. Add enough boiling-hot water to roasting pan to reach halfway up side of baking dish. Oil a large sheet of heavy-duty foil, then tent foil (oiled side down) over fish and tightly seal around roasting pan. Carefully transfer roasting pan to oven and bake until fish is just cooked through, 30 to 35 minutes.
- While fish bakes, cut enough scallion greens diagonally into very thin slices to measure 1/2 cup (reserve remainder for another use).
- Just before serving, remove foil from fish and sprinkle with scallion greens. Heat wok over high heat until a bead of water vaporizes instantly. Pour oil around side of wok, then tilt wok to swirl oil, coating side, and heat until smoking. Remove from heat and immediately pour oil over scallion greens and fish.
WHOLE ROASTED BASS
This item is best prepared on an outdoor barbecue. Gas or charcoal is your preference. Charcoal, however, is preferred. Preheat barbecue for about 30 minutes. (If you are using a charcoal grill let the coals come to a medium heat. Approximately 25 minutes after lighting.)
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 45m
Yield 10 to 15 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Score the flesh of the fish from top to belly to 5 equal incisions from head to tail. Repeat this process on both sides. Season with salt and pepper on both sides and in the cavity. Make sure the seasoning is inside the incisions. Repeat this process with the herb oil. Place the fish on the barbecue and grill for about 15 minutes on each side. Be careful when turning the fish over and removing from the grill. The fish will be more delicate when it is cooked. For maximum flavor brush the fish with herb oil as soon as you remove it from the grill.
- Combine all ingredients. This can be prepared in advance and used for multiple recipes.
PARCHMENT-BAKED BLACK BASS
Black bass is what we used, but firm-fleshed mild fish (striped bass, for example) and fine-textured weakfish and tilapia swap in well. These Asian flavors are complemented by brown or white rice and steamed bok choy.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Seafood Recipes
Time 12m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place a 12-ounce bass fillet in center of a 16-by-20-inch piece of parchment. Whisk together 1/2 teaspoon sugar and 3 tablespoons soy sauce; drizzle over fish. Sprinkle with 3 tablespoons julienned fresh ginger. Fold edges to seal. Place on a baking sheet; bake for 12 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 447 g, Protein 69 g, SaturatedFat 3 g
ROASTED WHOLE BLACK BASS WITH HERB STUFFING
This holiday-worthy bass-branzino works too-is stuffed with a fragrant shallot and herb mixture and brushed with heady saffron-scented orange-flower water.
Provided by Andy Baraghani
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Line 2 rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper and lightly brush parchment with oil. Dissolve saffron in orange-flower water and 3 Tbsp. hot water in a small bowl.
- Heat 3 Tbsp. oil in a large skillet over medium. Cook shallot and green garlic, stirring often, until shallot is soft, about 3 minutes. Add parsley, tarragon, cilantro, mint, and turmeric and cook, stirring often, until herbs darken slightly, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in chiles and lemon zest; season with salt and pepper.
- Divide fish between prepared baking sheets. Open up and brush half of saffron mixture over flesh; season with salt. Stuff with shallot mixture; tie closed with kitchen twine, spacing 2" apart. Brush outsides of fish with remaining saffron mixture; season with salt. Roast until flesh is flaky and opaque, 16-20 minutes. Carefully move a rack to upper third of oven; turn on broiler. Working in 2 batches, broil fish until skin begins to crisp, about 2 minutes. Let cool slightly; squeeze limes over.
- Fish can be seasoned and stuffed 2 hours ahead.
Tips:
- When selecting a black bass, look for one with bright, clear eyes and a firm, shiny body.
- To ensure the fish cooks evenly, make sure it is completely thawed before cooking.
- If you are using a whole black bass, be sure to remove the gills and entrails before cooking.
- To achieve crispy skin, pat the fish dry with paper towels before roasting.
- Season the fish liberally with salt and pepper, and add any other desired seasonings or herbs.
- For a flavorful and moist fish, baste it with butter or olive oil during roasting.
- Roast the fish until it reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit for medium-rare, or 155 degrees Fahrenheit for medium.
- Allow the fish to rest for 5-10 minutes before serving to allow the juices to redistribute.
Conclusion:
Roasted whole black bass is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its crispy skin, flaky flesh, and delicate flavor, this fish is sure to impress your guests. Whether you are a seasoned chef or a home cook looking to try something new, this recipe is a great option. So next time you are looking for a delicious and healthy meal, give roasted whole black bass a try. You won't be disappointed!
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