Baked Sea Bass Stuffed With Shellfish Recipe

Name: Baked Sea Bass Stuffed With Shellfish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 18 littleneck clams; 18 mussels; * cup white wine; 7 medium shrimp, shells and veins removed; 3 cloves garlic, lightly smashed; 1 medium onion, very thinly sliced; 3 tablespoons chopped parsley; Juice of 1 1/2 lemons; * cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1/2 cup plain dry bread crumbs; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 whole wild striped bass (about 6 pounds) or 3 whole branzini (about 2 pounds each)

Servings: persons

18 littleneck clams
18 mussels
* cup white wine
7 medium shrimp, shells and veins removed
3 cloves garlic, lightly smashed
1 medium onion, very thinly sliced
3 tablespoons chopped parsley
Juice of 1 1/2 lemons
* cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup plain dry bread crumbs
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 whole wild striped bass (about 6 pounds) or 3 whole branzini (about 2 pounds each)

1
Set a rack in the upper third of the oven.
2
Preheat it to 475 degrees.
3
Soak the clams and mussels for 5 minutes in a large bowl of cold water.
4
Scrub the shells using a stiff brush.
5
Drain.
6
Discard any shellfish that don't shut when tapped.
7
Pull away fibers from the mussels.
8
Put the clams, mussels and wine in a large pot, cover and set over high heat.
9
Shake the pan occasionally and remove the shellfish as soon as their shells open.
10
Shell the clams and mussels and place their meat in a bowl.
11
Strain the juices through a paper-towel-lined fine sieve and into the bowl of shellfish.
12
Let soak for 20 minutes.
13
Transfer the shellfish to a large bowl.
14
Set the juices aside.
15
Pat the shrimp dry, chop theminto bite-size pieces and add to the bowl of shellfish along with the garlic, onion, parsley, lemon juice, olive oil and bread crumbs.
16
Season all over with salt and pepper and toss gently.
17
Line a baking sheet with 2 layers of foil, extending double the length of the pan.
18
Pour some of the shellfish juices on the bottom of the pan and place the fish in the center.
19
Season the inside of the fish with salt and pepper.
20
Stuff it with the shellfish mixture.
21
Moisten the skin side of the fish with some of the remaining shellfish juices.
22
Fold the foil over the fish, crimping the edges to tightly seal it.
23
In the upper third of the oven, roast the striped bass for about 40 to 45 minutes (or the small branzini for 15 to 20 minutes).
24
Let rest for 10 minutes.
25
Cut open the pouch.
26
Remove the fins.
27
Slice the fish across as you would a roast.
28
Top each slice with some of the juices.

154

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 18 littleneck clams, 18 mussels, * cup white wine, 7 medium shrimp, shells and veins removed, and more.

Yes, Baked Sea Bass Stuffed With Shellfish falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Baked Sea Bass Stuffed With Shellfish

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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