Sea Bass with Parsley Puree

• 1 bunch Italian parsley, large stems trimmed (about 2 cups packed)
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh marjoram
• 1/2 teaspoon minced lemon peel
• Pinch of ground nutmeg
• 4 6-ounce sea bass fillets (about 1 inch thick)
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• Additional ground nutmeg
• 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• Additional minced lemon peel (optional)

1. Fill medium bowl with ice water.
2. Cook parsley in pot of lightly salted boiling water just until bright green, about 5 seconds.
3. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid.
4. Transfer parsley to ice water.
5. Drain well.
6. Coarsely chop parsley.
7. Combine parsley, reserved 1/2 cup cooking liquid, 2 tablespoons olive oil, marjoram, 1/2 teaspoon lemon peel, and pinch of nutmeg in blender; puree until smooth.
8. Season with salt and pepper.
9. (Parsley puree can be prepared 1 day ahead.
10. Cover and refrigerate.
11. Stir over medium heat until heated through before serving.)
12. Cover to keep warm.
13. Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.
14. Sprinkle sea bass with salt and pepper.
15. Add to skillet and saute until golden on bottom, about 5 minutes.
16. Sprinkle 1/4 teaspoon sugar and pinch of nutmeg over top of each fish fillet.
17. Turn fish over and cook until golden on second side and opaque in center, about 4 minutes longer.
18. Transfer 1 sea bass fillet to each of 4 plates.
19. Drizzle 1 teaspoon pan drippings over each.
20. Spoon warm parsley puree around each fillet.
21. Drizzle 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice around each fillet.
22. Garnish with additional lemon peel, if desired.

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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/sea-bass-with-parsley-puree-105788 (may not work)