Any firm white fish can be used in this delicious recipe for Provencal style sea bass with tomato, Dijon mustard and herbs. This is delicious, simple, country French cooking at its best, and makes an excellent entrée for a dinner party. I love this with lightly steamed asparagus and a big salad with fresh fennel.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil plus extra to lightly oil the baking pan
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 shallot, finely chopped, or 2 tablespoons chopped red onion
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 3 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon white wine
- 11/4 pounds sea bass filet
- 1 large beefsteak tomato, chopped
- Sea salt and freshly ground pepper
Preparation:
Preheat the broiler.
Lightly oil a broiler-proof baking dish.
Mix together the garlic and shallot and scatter the mixture over the bottom of the pan.
Stir together the 2 teaspoons of olive oil, Dijon, 2 teaspoons thyme, lemon juice and white wine. Place the bass filets in the pan and pour the Dijon mixture over the fish.
Toss the chopped tomato with the remaining teaspoon of thyme. Season the fish with salt and pepper, scatter the tomatoes over the filets, and sprinkle with additional seasoning if desired.
Broil the fish for 5 minutes, and then spoon some of the sauce over the filets. Return to the broiler for another 3-5 minutes, until the fish is cooked through. Serve immediately.
Serves 4
Copyright 2010 by Jen Hoy
Lightly oil a broiler-proof baking dish.
Mix together the garlic and shallot and scatter the mixture over the bottom of the pan.
Stir together the 2 teaspoons of olive oil, Dijon, 2 teaspoons thyme, lemon juice and white wine. Place the bass filets in the pan and pour the Dijon mixture over the fish.
Toss the chopped tomato with the remaining teaspoon of thyme. Season the fish with salt and pepper, scatter the tomatoes over the filets, and sprinkle with additional seasoning if desired.
Broil the fish for 5 minutes, and then spoon some of the sauce over the filets. Return to the broiler for another 3-5 minutes, until the fish is cooked through. Serve immediately.
Serves 4
Copyright 2010 by Jen Hoy
