Curried Sea Bass

1. 1

   Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 450F.

2. 2

   Butter a 3-quart shallow baking dish.

3. 3

   Cook shallot in butter in a small heavy skillet over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, 3 to 4 minutes.

4. 4

   Sprinkle with flour and curry powder and cook, stirring, 1 minute.

5. 5

   Add cream and bring to a boil, whisking constantly, then remove from heat and whisk in 1/4 teaspoon salt.

6. 6

   Fold each piece of fish in half, skinned side in, and arrange pieces in 1 layer in baking dish.

7. 7

   Sprinkle fish with pepper and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt.

8. 8

   Pour sauce over fish and bake until fish is just cooked through, 10 to 12 minutes.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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