BAKED SEA BASS IN CRUST WITH BASIL
Provided by Marian Burros
Categories dinner, main course
Time 1h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place all pastry ingredients except water in the bowl of a food processor and blend for 5 seconds. Add water gradually and blend until pastry pulls away from the sides and begins to form a ball. On a floured board, shape the dough into a ball. Wrap it in plastic wrap and refrigerate it until ready to use.
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
- Place the fish on a flat surface. Sprinkle its cavity with salt and pepper and stuff it with the basil leaves.
- Divide the chilled pastry in half and roll out one half into a rectangle 16 by 9 inches. Arrange the pastry on a large baking sheet. Arrange the fish lengthwise over the center of the pastry. Brush the pastry all around the fish with the egg yolk mixture.
- Roll out the remaining pastry in a rectangle and place over fish. Press the pastry around the sides of the fish to seal it. Use a sharp knife to cut pastry around fish, leaving a border of about 1 1/2 inches. If you wish, trim the pastry into the shape of a fish and decorate the top with cutouts or a scale pattern using a No. 6 pastry tube to indent the dough. Brush pastry with remaining egg yolk mixture.
- Place the fish in the oven and bake for 30 minutes or until pastry is lightly browned. Reduce to 400 degrees. If necessary cover crust with aluminum foil. Cook for 15 minutes more. Serve immediately with tomato coulis with basil.
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ONOVO COLLINS
[email protected]This is definitely a recipe that I will be making again. It's easy to make and the results are amazing.
Sofía F Tenezaca
[email protected]Overall, this is a great recipe that I would recommend to others. The fish was cooked perfectly and the crust was crispy and flavorful.
Md Soworve khan
[email protected]I found that the fish was a bit dry. I think I'll try cooking it for a shorter amount of time next time.
Spencer Phelps
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I'll reduce the amount of salt next time I make it.
mona kurdi
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The fish is always cooked perfectly and the crust is amazing.
MH RADOAN
[email protected]The recipe was easy to follow and the fish turned out great. I especially liked the crispy crust.
Terenga Turagakula
[email protected]I made this dish for a dinner party last weekend and it was a hit! Everyone loved the crispy crust and the flaky fish. I will definitely be making this again.
Saad Shakeel
[email protected]This is one of my favorite fish recipes. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I love the combination of flavors from the basil, garlic, and lemon.
Jagat karki Jagat
[email protected]I tried this recipe last night and it turned out great! The fish was cooked evenly and the crust was nice and crispy. I served it with some roasted vegetables and a lemon-herb sauce.
charlotte Rickard
[email protected]This baked sea bass recipe was an absolute delight! The fish was cooked to perfection, with a crispy crust and a moist, flaky interior. The basil added a wonderful flavor and aroma to the dish. Highly recommended!