PAN-FRIED SEA BASS WITH SAUTéED GARLIC AND BROCCOLI AND BALSAMIC SAUCE
PAN-FRIED SEA BASS WITH SAUTéED GARLIC AND BROCCOLI AND BALSAMIC SAUCE
PAN-FRIED SEA BASS WITH SAUTéED GARLIC AND BROCCOLI AND BALSAMIC SAUCE

Ingredients
  • 1 tbsp plain flour
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 sea bass fillet
  • skin scored
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 85g/3oz broccoli florets
  • 1 garlic clove
  • finely chopped
  • 1 red chilli
  • chopped
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Directions
  • For the sea bass
  • sprinkle the flour onto a plate and season to taste with the salt and freshly ground black pepper. Press the fish into the seasoned flour to coat.
  • Heat the oil in a non-reactive frying pan over a high heat. Add the coated fish and fry for 4-5 minutes on each side
  • or until the skin is crisp and the fish is cooked through. Remove the fish from the pan.
  • For the balsamic sauce
  • add the balsamic and red wine vinegars to the fish pan and heat over a low heat for 2-3 minutes to deglaze
  • scraping up the bits from the pan with a wooden spoon.
  • For the sautéed garlic and broccoli
  • heat the oil in a wok over a high heat
  • add the broccoli
  • garlic and chilli
  • and stir fry for 5-6 minutes. Stir in the parsley.
  • To serve
  • spoon the broccoli onto a plate
  • place the fish on top of the broccoli
  • and drizzle the balsamic sauce around the edge of the plate.