Sea Bass With Basil Sauce

Prep Time: 15 Minutes

Cook Time: 25 Minutes

Ready In: 40 Minutes

Servings: 4

Adapted from .

Ingredients:

3 cups packed fresh basil leaves

1 1/2 cups packed fresh parsley

1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel

1 garlic clove

6 tablespoons olive oil, divided

2/3 cup fish stock or 2/3 cup bottled clam juice

1 shallot, chopped

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1 tablespoon whipping cream

1 tablespoon butter

1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

4 (6 ounce) sea bass fillets

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to broil.
2. Puree first 4 ingredients and 4 tablespoons oil in processor. Over medium heat bring stock and next 5 ingredients to simmer in medium saucepan. Add basil puree; stir just to heat through. Remove from heat and season with salt and pepper.
3. Meanwhile, place fish on greased or foil lined rimmed baking sheet. Brush with 2 tablespoons oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. On top rack broil fish until opaque in center, about 4 minutes per side.
4. Spoon sauce onto plates. Top with fish.

By RecipeOfHealth.com