PANFRIED SEA BASS WITH HARISSA & ROSE

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Panfried Sea Bass with Harissa & Rose image

Provided by Yotam Ottolenghi

Categories     Fish     Marinate     Rosh Hashanah/Yom Kippur     Dinner     Seafood     Bass     Spice     Pan-Fry     Advance Prep Required     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 2 to 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 tbsp harissa paste (store-bought or see recipe )
1 tsp ground cumin
4 sea bass fillets, about 1 pound / 450 g in total, skinned and with pin bones removed
all-purpose flour, for dusting
2 tbsp olive oil
2 medium onions, finely chopped
6 1/2 tbsp / 100 ml red wine vinegar
1 tsp ground cinnamon
scant 1 cup / 200 ml water
1 1/2 tbsp honey
1 tbsp rose water
scant 1/2 cup / 60 g currants (optional)
2 tbsp coarsely chopped cilantro (optional)
2 tsp small dried edible rose petals
salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • First marinate the fish. Mix together the harissa paste, the ground cumin, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a small bowl. Rub the paste all over the fish fillets and leave them to marinate for 2 hours in the fridge.
  • Dust the fillets with a little flour and shake off the excess. Heat the olive oil in a wide frying pan over medium-high-heat and fry the fillets for 2 minutes on each side. You may need to do this in two batches. Set the fish aside, leave the oil in the pan, and add the onions. Stir as you cook for about 8 minutes, until the onions are golden.
  • Add the remaining harissa, the vinegar, the cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and plenty of black pepper. Pour in the water, lower the heat, and let the sauce simmer gently for 10 to 15 minutes, until quite thick.
  • Add the honey and rose water to the pan along with the currants, if using, and simmer gently for a couple more minutes. Taste and adjust the seasoning and then return the fish fillets to the pan; you can slightly overlap them if they don't quite fit. Spoon the sauce over the fish and leave them to warm up in the simmering sauce for 3 minutes; you may need to add a few tablespoons of water if the sauce is very thick. Serve warm for at room temperature, sprinkled with the cilantro, if using, and the rose petals.

Ismail Niaz
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This was a great recipe! The fish was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely make this again.


Gulid Ali
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This was a great recipe! The fish was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely make this again.


Mattew Vasquez
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This was a great recipe! The fish was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely make this again.


Daudi Mugema
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This was a great recipe! The fish was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely make this again.


Allison Wyatt
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I loved this recipe! The fish was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely make this again.


Fumane Korope
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The fish was flaky and moist, and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely make this again.


Kaylee Jade
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This was a great recipe! The fish was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely make this again.


bobisorenmamoni 7744
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but the sea bass was cooked perfectly. I would make this recipe again, but I would use less harissa.


Sugarbird Digital Marketing Steyn
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The sea bass was a bit overcooked, but the harissa rose sauce was delicious. I would try this recipe again, but I would cook the fish for a shorter amount of time.


razaq Anwar
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This was a great recipe! The fish was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Cosmas Too
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I'm not a huge fan of fish, but this dish was surprisingly good. The sea bass was mild and flaky, and the harissa rose sauce added a nice kick. I would definitely make this again.


SUSPENSE CLIPS
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This dish was amazing! The sea bass was cooked perfectly and the harissa rose sauce was so flavorful. I loved the combination of sweet and savory. I will definitely be making this again.


Love Lisette
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Panfried sea bass with harissa rose is an absolute delight! The fish was cooked to perfection, with a crispy skin and tender, flaky flesh. The harissa rose sauce was the perfect accompaniment, adding a touch of heat and spice. I will definitely be ma