Striped Bass with Tomato and Basil Cream Recipe

Name: Striped Bass with Tomato and Basil Cream
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon olive oil; 1/4 cup chopped scallions; 1 large ripe tomato, chopped; 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves; 1/2 cup chardonnay (recommended: Wolffer Estate Selection Chardonnay; 1 cup heavy cream; 3 tablespoons butter; 1/2 cup chardonnay (recommended: Wolffer Estate Selection Chardonnay); 1/4 cup verjus* (recommended: Wolffer Verjus); 1 (4 to 5-pound) striped bass fillet, cut into 6 equal pieces; Salt and pepper; *Cook's Note: Verjus is unfermented grape juice.

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon olive oil
1/4 cup chopped scallions
1 large ripe tomato, chopped
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup chardonnay (recommended: Wolffer Estate Selection Chardonnay
1 cup heavy cream
3 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup chardonnay (recommended: Wolffer Estate Selection Chardonnay)
1/4 cup verjus* (recommended: Wolffer Verjus)
1 (4 to 5-pound) striped bass fillet, cut into 6 equal pieces
Salt and pepper
*Cook's Note: Verjus is unfermented grape juice.

1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
2
Make cream sauce: Heat oil in a small saucepan over medium heat.
3
Add scallion and saute until tender.
4
Add tomato and basil.
5
Add chardonnay and cook until liquid is reduced by half.
6
Add heavy cream, reduce the heat, and simmer until the desired thickness is reached.
7
Keep warm until ready to serve.
8
After you have started the sauce, bake the fillet: place butter, chardonnay, and verjus in a baking pan.
9
Season fish with salt and pepper and place in pan.
10
Bake for 5 to 7 minutes, or until fish is cooked through; the fish should be opaque throughout and a knife should slide in easily.
11
Place fillets on a serving plate and spoon over the sauce.
12
Serve with a fresh crusty baguette and a crisp green salad.

303

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 1 teaspoon olive oil, 1/4 cup chopped scallions, 1 large ripe tomato, chopped, 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves, and more.

Yes, Striped Bass with Tomato and Basil Cream falls under the General 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.

Striped Bass with Tomato and Basil Cream

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