Embark on a culinary journey to the shores of the Mediterranean with our tantalizing Sea Bream with Artichokes and Caper Dressing. This delectable dish, infused with the vibrant flavors of the sea and the earth, promises a symphony of tastes that will delight your palate. The tender sea bream fillet, known for its delicate flavor, is expertly cooked to perfection, preserving its moist and flaky texture. Artichoke hearts, with their slightly bitter and nutty notes, add a delightful dimension to the dish, while capers, with their briny and tangy flavor, provide a piquant contrast. The caper dressing, a harmonious blend of olive oil, lemon juice, capers, and fresh herbs, adds a refreshing and zesty touch, tying all the elements together. Alongside the main recipe, we also offer variations that cater to different preferences. For those seeking a vegetarian option, the Artichokes with Caper Dressing recipe showcases the artichoke's versatility, offering a delightful balance of flavors. If you prefer a simplified version, the Sea Bream with Lemon and Herbs recipe highlights the natural flavors of the fish, complemented by a classic combination of lemon and herbs.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
STEAMED WHOLE ARTICHOKES WITH SPICY LEMON CAPER MAYONNAISE
This is a dish that takes you straight to a French bistro. I love it because we cook the artichokes whole and eat the whole thing! While the recipe calls for a steaming method, you can easily submerge them in a large pot of boiling, lightly salted water and cook until tender. When I was living in Paris, a glass of cheap, dry white wine with a few ice cubes and this artichoke with the spicy dipping sauce made for a classic bistro appetizer moment. Pull off the leaves, dunk in the sauce and enjoy. Scoop the fuzzy "hay" off the top of the artichoke to find the heart in the center-the best part! Don't like spicy? Simply make the sauce without the hot sauce or pepper flakes.
Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli
Categories appetizer
Time 50m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place each artichoke on its side on a flat surface. Use a serrated knife to saw off the stem at the base of the artichoke so it can sit upright on a plate without falling over once cooked.
- In a large pot, add 3 inches of water. Insert a steamer basket. Place the artichokes top-down in the basket, wedged in a single layer. Cover. Bring the water to a boil over high heat and cook until tender when pierced with the tip of a knife, 30 to 35 minutes. If the pot runs out of water while cooking, simply add more to the bottom.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, oil, capers, mustard, vinegar, hot sauce and red pepper flakes. Taste and adjust the seasoning. Garnish with the chives.
- Serve the artichokes with the dipping sauce.
SEA BREAM WITH ARTICHOKES AND CAPER DRESSING
Categories Fish Onion Potato Sauté Rosemary Artichoke White Wine Thyme Capers Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- For artichokes:
- Combine first 7 ingredients in heavy large saucepan. Working with 1 artichoke at a time, cut off stems and remove all leaves. Scrape out chokes, trim edges of hearts, and add to saucepan; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bring to boil over medium-high heat. Cover pan and simmer until hearts are tender, about 35 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer hearts to plate. Cut hearts into 1/3-inch-thick slices. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.)
- For dressing:
- Whisk oil, vinegar, and lemon peel in small bowl to blend; whisk in capers. Season dressing with salt and pepper.
- For potatoes:
- Cook potatoes in large saucepan of boiling salted water until just tender, about 15 minutes. Drain potatoes; return to same pan. Add butter and oil; mash until smooth. Season potatoes with salt and pepper. (Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature. Rewarm before serving.)
- For fish:
- Sprinkle fish with salt and pepper. Melt butter with oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add artichoke slices to skillet. Sauté until heated through, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Using slotted spoon, arrange artichokes in center of each of 4 plates; reserve skillet. Spoon 3/4 of warm potatoes atop artichokes on each plate; tent with foil to keep warm.
- Return reserved skillet with butter mixture to medium-high heat. Add fish and sauté until just opaque in center, about 4 minutes per side. Arrange fish atop potatoes on each plate. Spoon dressing over fish and serve.
CHICKEN BREAST CUTLETS WITH ARTICHOKES AND CAPERS
An easy and elegant chicken dish. Perfect when served family-style on a platter.
Provided by Josephine Franchino Twohy
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Combine flour, salt, and white and black peppers. Dredge chicken in seasoned flour and shake off excess.
- Heat canola oil and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and cook until golden brown on both sides, and no longer pink on the inside; set aside.
- Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice. Bring to a simmer, scraping the bottom of the pan to dissolve the caramelized bits. Add artichoke hearts and capers, return to a simmer, and cook until reduced by half.
- Whisk butter into sauce until melted. Place cooked chicken back into pan, and simmer in the sauce for a few minutes to reheat. Serve on a platter sprinkled with chopped fresh parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 407.9 calories, Carbohydrate 22 g, Cholesterol 97.9 mg, Fat 18.6 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 40.1 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 719.3 mg, Sugar 0.3 g
STRIPED BASS (SEA BASS/ SEA BREAM) IN ARTICHOKE, TOMATO + CAPER SAUCE
Steps:
- 1. In a large skillet over low-medium heat pour a 2-count or so of olive oil and place the garlic and shallots. You want to saute these together and get them nice and soft, so keep the heat on the low side. 2. Add the artichokes, tomatoes, sun dried tomatoes and capers and stir all together and cook over medium heat for 5-8 minutes stir regularly. 3. Add the white cooking wine, tyme and pepper and stir well, then simmer over low heat for 10-15 minutes, The goal is to reduce the sauce to be slightly thicker and remove some of the water released by the tomatoes. The sauce should be medium thick and should stick to the spoon some but pour. 4. Place the fish into the pan and nestle it down into the sauce, cover with the sauce from the sides and a lid on medium heat. You are going to essentially poach the fish in the sauce. Cook on side undisturbed for about 6-7 minutes, gently turn over and cover for 3-4 more min until it is slightly firm and flakes apart (you know, like cooked fish). Serve with the sauce on top. See a picture here: http://bit.ly/c0fXJ5
BAKED SEA BASS WITH LEMON CAPER DRESSING
This elegant, gluten-free main is special enough for a dinner party, yet simple and quick to make for no fuss entertaining
Provided by Sara Buenfeld
Categories Dinner, Fish Course, Main course
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- To make the dressing, mix the oil with the lemon zest and juice, capers, mustard, some seasoning and 1 tbsp water. Don't add the parsley yet (unless serving straight away) as the acid in the lemon will fade the colour if they are left together for too long.
- Heat the oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7. Line a baking tray with baking parchment and put the fish, skin-side up, on top. Brush the skin with oil and sprinkle with some flaky salt. Bake for 7 mins or until the flesh flakes when tested with a knife. Arrange the fish on warm serving plates, spoon over the dressing and scatter with extra parsley leaves, if you like.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 196 calories, Fat 13 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 1 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 1 grams sugar, Protein 20 grams protein, Sodium 0.8 milligram of sodium
Tips:
- To ensure the sea bream is cooked evenly, make sure the fillets are of similar thickness. If they are not, adjust the cooking time accordingly.
- For a crispy skin, pat the sea bream fillets dry before cooking. This will help the skin to brown and crisp up.
- Be careful not to overcook the sea bream, as it can quickly become dry. The fish is cooked through when it is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
- The artichokes can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. This will save you time on the day you are making the dish.
- If you don't have capers, you can substitute chopped olives or sun-dried tomatoes.
- Serve the sea bream with a wedge of lemon and some crusty bread.
Conclusion:
This sea bream with artichokes and caper dressing is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The sea bream is cooked to perfection and the artichokes and caper dressing add a delightful flavor. This dish is sure to please everyone at the table.
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