Grilled seabass with a portuguese sauce

1 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
4smallsWhole seabass about 3/4 to 1 pound each
4tablespoonsOlive oil,; in all
Essence
½cupChopped onions
1cupPeeled, seeded and chopped Roma tomatoes
cupPitted black olives
1cupFresh fava beans,; blanched and peeled
1tablespoonMinced garlic
2teaspoonsMinced anchovy fillets
1tablespoonFinely chopped fresh parsley
1tablespoonChopped fresh basil
1tablespoonChopped fresh thyme
1tablespoonChopped fresh oregano
½cupWhite wine
1Stick butter, cut into tablespoons
Salt and black pepper
2tablespoonsFinely chopped parsley

Directions

Preheat the grill. Using a sharp knife, make three slashes across each fish at an angle. Rub each fish with 2 tablespoons olive oil and season with Essence. Place the fish on the hot grill and grill for 4-5 minutes on each side, depending on the weight of each fish. In a saut_ pan, heat the remaining olive oil. When the oil is hot, saut_ the onions for 1 minute.

Add the tomatoes, black olives and fava beans. Season with salt and pepper.

Saut_ for 2 minutes. Stir in the garlic, anchovies, fresh herbs and white wine. Bring the liquid up to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Simmer for 2 minutes. Fold in the butter, a tablespoon at a time. Remove from the heat and season with salt and pepper. Spoon the sauce in the center of an oblong plate. Lay the fish directly on top of the sauce. Garnish with parsley.

Yield: 4 servings

Recipe By :ESSENCE OF EMERIL SHOW #EE2407 Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #303 Date: Fri, 15 Nov 1996 07:46:10 -0500 From: Meg Antczak <meginny@...>