Roasted Sea Bass with Asparagus Sauce

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 450F.

2. 2

   Bring broth to boil in heavy large saucepan.

3. 3

   Add asparagus; cover and boil until asparagus is very tender, about 8 minutes.

4. 4

   Using slotted spoon, transfer asparagus to cutting board; reserve broth.

5. 5

   Cut tips from asparagus and reserve.

6. 6

   Coarsely chop remaining asparagus; transfer to processor.

7. 7

   Add 1/2 cup reserved asparagus cooking broth and olive oil and puree until smooth, adding more cooking broth if sauce is too thick (discard any remaining broth).

8. 8

   Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper.

9. 9

   Return to same saucepan.

10. 10

    Spray baking sheet with vegetable oil spray.

11. 11

    Place fish on prepared sheet.

12. 12

    Drizzle lemon juice over fish.

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    Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

14. 14

    Bake fish until just opaque in center, about 10 minutes.

15. 15

    Rewarm sauce over medium-low heat.

16. 16

    Divide sauce among 4 plates.

17. 17

    Top with fish.

18. 18

    Garnish with reserved asparagus tips and roasted red pepper strips.

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    Serve immediately.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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