SEA BASS WITH MARINATED VEGETABLES

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Provided by Jean Pierre Moullé

Categories     Vegetable     Bake     Roast     Dinner     Bass     Healthy     Gourmet     France

Number Of Ingredients 23

For marinated vegetables:
1 ripe medium tomato
1 garlic clove, smashed
4 basil leaves
1 fresh thyme sprig
6 green olives, such as picholine, pitted and chopped
12 Niçoise olives, pitted and chopped
1 tablespoon drained capers
1 celery rib, peeled and diced
1/2 small fennel bulb, stalks discarded and bulb diced
1 small zucchini, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 small onion, diced
About 2 cups extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 pinch saffron, crumbled
1 lemon, peel and pith cut off and lemon quartered and diced
For fish:
6 (6-oz) pieces sea bass or striped bass fillet with skin, small bones removed
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
Extra-virgin olive oil for drizzling
1 teaspoon chopped fresh chives
Coarse sea salt to taste

Steps:

  • Marinate vegetables:
  • Core tomato and cut a shallow X in bottom, then blanch in boiling water 10 seconds. Transfer with a slotted spoon to an ice bath to stop cooking. Keep water at a boil.
  • Lift out tomato (reserve ice bath), then peel, seed, and dice. Put in a bowl with garlic, basil, thyme, olives, and capers.
  • Blanch celery, fennel, and zucchini in boiling water 30 seconds, then drain and transfer to ice bath. When vegetables are chilled, drain and stir into tomato mixture.
  • Cook bell peppers and onion in 2 tablespoons oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Cool to room temperature, then stir into vegetables along with saffron and enough remaining oil to cover (about 2 cups). Marinate, covered and chilled, 24 hours.
  • Prepare fish:
  • Preheat oven to 450°F with rack in middle.
  • Put fish, skin side up, in a shallow baking pan and pat dry. Sprinkle with sea salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper, then drizzle with a little oil. Roast fish until just cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, gently warm half of vegetable mixture and stir in lemon. Serve fish topped with vegetables and sprinkled with chives and coarse sea salt.

Patrick Mwale
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I love this recipe! It's easy to make and always turns out great. The sea bass is always cooked perfectly and the vegetables are very flavorful.


Philip Nwafor
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and delicious meal. The sea bass is a good source of protein and omega-3 fatty acids, and the vegetables are packed with vitamins and minerals.


Syed Zada Murdered
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I made this dish for my friends and they loved it! The sea bass was cooked perfectly and the vegetables were very flavorful.


TheGreen Steve2
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I'm not a big fan of fish, but I really enjoyed this dish. The sea bass was cooked perfectly and the vegetables were very flavorful.


Helen Anderson
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I had some leftover carrots, celery, and onions, and they worked perfectly in this recipe.


Siliva Tomba
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I wasn't sure how this dish would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. The sea bass was cooked perfectly and the vegetables were very flavorful.


Samim Sordar
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's definitely worth it. The sea bass is cooked to perfection and the vegetables are very flavorful.


Mansur Azad
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I love this recipe! The sea bass is always cooked perfectly and the vegetables are so flavorful. It's a great dish for a special occasion.


Njm Chouchou
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I'm not a great cook, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The sea bass was cooked perfectly and the vegetables were very flavorful.


Jamaal Johnson
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This recipe is a keeper! The sea bass was cooked to perfection and the vegetables were delicious. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Leonard Guevara
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The sea bass was cooked perfectly and the vegetables were very flavorful.


Christopher Jones
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and flavorful meal. The sea bass is a good source of protein and omega-3 fatty acids, and the vegetables are packed with vitamins and minerals.


kwame price
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I'm not a big fan of fish, but this dish changed my mind. The sea bass was cooked perfectly and the vegetables were delicious.


Sayfi Mughal
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This dish is a great way to impress your friends and family. It's easy to make and looks very impressive when served.


Rm Bhai
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The marinade for the vegetables was so good, I could have eaten them on their own!


BEENISH SARWAR
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing. The sea bass was moist and flaky, and the vegetables were perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Hiam Ezz
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The sea bass was cooked to perfection and the vegetables were flavorful and tender. Will definitely make this dish again!


hazzen Ahmeth Rmoio
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the sea bass and the vegetables. I will definitely be making this again.


Rahib Warsi
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This sea bass recipe is an absolute winner! The fish came out perfectly cooked, with a crispy skin and moist, flaky flesh. The marinated vegetables were also delicious, with a great balance of flavors.