Roasted Sea Bass with Tomato Coulis and Fennel Salsa
- 2 1/2 pounds ripe tomatoes, halved, seeded, chopped
- 4 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
- 10 (5- to 6-ounce) sea bass fillets
- All purpose flour
- Fennel Salsa
- Fresh basil sprigs
- Blend tomatoes in processor until almost smooth.
- Gradually blend in oil, then vinegar.
- Process until coulis is smooth, scraping down sides of bowl occasionally.
- Season coulis with salt and pepper.
- Transfer to bowl.
- (Can be prepared 1 day ahead.
- Cover and refrigerate.
- Whisk until smooth before using.)
- Whisk oil and vinegar to blend in 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish.
- Sprinkle fish with salt and pepper.
- Place fish in marinade in dish; turn to coat.
- Chill at least 1 hour and up to 2 hours.
- Position 1 rack in top third and 1 rack in bottom third of oven and preheat to 400F.
- Place 1 large rimmed baking sheet on each rack and heat 15 minutes.
- Dust flat side of each fillet with flour.
- Brush each heated baking sheet generously with oil.
- Place 5 fillets, floured side down, on each prepared sheet.
- Place fish in oven and roast until just opaque in center, about 12 minutes.
- Spoon 3 tablespoons coulis into center of each plate.
- Top with fish.
- Spoon salsa alongside.
- Garnish with basil.
tomatoes, extravirgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, extravirgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, flour, fennel salsa, fresh basil sprigs
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/roasted-sea-bass-with-tomato-coulis-and-fennel-salsa-103497 (may not work)