If you are fortunate enough to have fresh sea bass, halibut or yellowtail, you will love the way this recipe brings out the light tenderness of the fish. This dish is especially delicious with homegrown tomatoes and basil.
Ingredients
4 6-8 oz sea bass fillets (halibut or yellowtail work as well)
4 tablespoons olive oil
Lemon pepper
Clean and pat dry the fillets. Rub lemon pepper over fish, lightly salt and dredge in flour.
Prepare the following before frying the fish:
2 tablespoons capers, drained
2 shallots, chopped
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/3 cup clam juice
1/3 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup fresh basil chopped and divided into 2 equal parts
1/2 cup Kalamata (or black) olives, pitted and chopped
4 fresh plum tomatoes seeded and diced or 1 cup can diced tomatoes, drained
Directions:
Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in heavy skillet on medium heat. Add fish cooking 3 to 4 minutes per side depending on thickness. Be careful not to overcook. When still just a little pink inside, transfer to warm platter, cover and keep warm. The fish will continue to cook a few minutes on the warm platter.
Add remaining oil(2 tablespoons) to the skillet with shallots and red pepper flakes to saute' for 2 minutes until shallots are soft. Mix in 1/4 cup basil, tomatoes, capers, olives, then add clam juice and wine. Boil about 4 minutes or until sauce thickens. Spoon over fillets. Serve immediately with rice, couscous or angel hair pasta.
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