STRIPED BASS WITH HEIRLOOM TOMATO SCAMPI

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Striped Bass with Heirloom Tomato Scampi image

Provided by Sam Talbot

Categories     Fish     Tomato     High Fiber     Low/No Sugar     Dinner     Healthy     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 18

Bass
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 striped bass fillets (6 ounces each)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Grated zest and juice of 1 lemon
1/2 bunch thyme sprigs
Tomato scampi
3 tablespoons Roasted Garlic Oil (page 93)
6 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 shallots, finely diced
1 tablespoon fennel seeds, toasted in a dry skillet
4 celery ribs, sliced 1/4 inch thick
1 tablespoon drained, chopped capers
1/4 cup dry white wine
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
Grated zest and juice of 1 lemon
3 pounds mixed heirloom tomatoes, cut in wedges
1 cup tightly packed hand-torn fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • To cook the bass:
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • In a large ovenproof nonstick skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Season the fish liberally with salt and pepper and sprinkle with the lemon zest and juice. Once the oil begins to shimmer, place the fillets skin-side-down in the pan and let them cook, without moving them, until the skin is crisp and golden brown, 45 seconds to 1 minute. Give a light push to loosen the skin from the pan. Add the thyme sprigs to the pan. Transfer the pan to the oven and bake until the fish flakes easily with a fork, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove fish from the oven and transfer to paper towels.
  • To make the scampi:
  • In a large skillet, heat the garlic oil over medium-high heat. Add the garlic, shallots, and fennel seeds and cook, stirring frequently, until the shallots are translucent, about 2 minutes. Add the celery and capers and cook until the celery has softened, about 2 minutes. Add the wine to the pan and cook until it is reduced by half, about 1 minute. Add the vinegar, lemon zest and juice, tomatoes, and basil and cook for 1 to 2 minutes to incorporate the flavors and heat the tomatoes through.
  • Serve the bass fillets topped with the tomato scampi.

Tammy Smith
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5 stars!


moona selfie
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I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves seafood.


Marie Bentley
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. It's easy to make and the results are always delicious.


Fahad Jamil
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This recipe is definitely a keeper. The fish was moist and flavorful, and the scampi sauce was rich and creamy.


Md Readay
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This was the best striped bass I've ever had. The scampi sauce was perfect and the fish was cooked to perfection.


Martin Tshuma
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I'm not a big fan of fish, but I loved this recipe. The scampi sauce was so good that it made the fish taste amazing.


Brissa Hernandez
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The fish was cooked perfectly and the scampi sauce was flavorful and rich.


Black “the long mover” Kraken tattoo
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My husband and I enjoyed this recipe very much. The fish was cooked perfectly and the scampi sauce was delicious. We will definitely be making this again.


Tyreik Victor
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I made this for a dinner party and everyone loved it. The presentation was beautiful and the flavors were amazing.


Nadiya Aktae
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The fish was flaky and moist, and the scampi sauce was rich and flavorful.


adeyemi fadeke aderonke
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This recipe was a hit! The fish was cooked perfectly and the heirloom tomato scampi was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.