Sea Basssnapper With Sun Dried Tomatoes Recipes

SEA BASS/SNAPPER WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Puree sundried tomatoes and garlic.
• Reserve 2 tablespoons oil to brush on the fish.
• Line a 9" X 13" baking dish with lemon slices and place the fish on top of the lemons. Brush with reserved oil and the lemon juice mix from the baking dish.
• Spread the puree over the fish evenly.
• Sprinkle with rosemary, salt and pepper.
• Marinate for 30 minutes, up to 1 day.
• Bake uncovered at 375 degrees F., until the fish is opaque, about 10-14 minutes for 1-1 1/2 inch thick fish filets.

HERB ENCRUSTED SEA BASS WITH SUNDRIED TOMATO CHARDONNAY SAUCE

Steps:

• In a flat plate, mix the basil, thyme, peppercorns, and garlic.
• Heat the oil in a large saute pan. Encrust the fish with the fresh spice mix. Saute the fish delicately, about 3 minutes per side.
• Without removing the fillets from the pan, drain off most of the oil. Deglaze the pan with the Cognac. Tilt pan to flambe, allowing the flame to crisp the crust on the fish. Add the stock to extinguish the flambe, and to deglaze further.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Divide asparagus between two serving plates, arranging the stalks decoratively. Carefully place sauteed fish on top of the asparagus. Drizzle the Sundried Tomato-Chardonnay sauce over and around the fish. Sprinkle the tomato concasse all over the plate. Place a basil bud on top of the fish.
• Heat olive oil in a saucepan, then add peppercorns and shallots. Saute until translucent. Add the wine, bay leaf, lemon juice, and sun-dried tomato, and reduce by 80 percent. With a whisk, 3 to 4 cubes at a time, incorporate butter, making a beurre blanc sauce. Strain through chinois. Keep warm.

SEA BASS WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATO AND BLACK OLIVE TAPENADE

Steps:

• Place sun-dried tomatoes in small bowl. Pour boiling water over to cover. Let stand until tomatoes are very soft, about 30 minutes. Drain, reserving 4 tablespoons soaking liquid.
• Transfer tomatoes to processor. Add olives, onion, chopped basil, parsley and garlic and chop finely. Add vinegar, oil and 2 tablespoons reserved tomato soaking liquid; blend until moist paste forms, adding more soaking liquid if mixture is too thick. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill.)
• Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat) or preheat broiler. Sprinkle sea bass with salt and pepper. Grill or broil fish until opaque in center, about 4 minutes per side.
• Transfer fish to plates. Top with spoonful of tapenade and serve.