Sea bass with almond tarator

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
½cupFlour
½teaspoonPaprika
¼teaspoonRed pepper flakes
1cupBlanched slivered almonds
1cupWhite breadcrumbs, packed
¾cupWater
4Sea bass fillets (6 oz ea)
¼cupVegetable oil
3tablespoonsLemon juice
2Garlic cloves
½cupOlive oil

Directions

ALMOND TARATOR SAUCE

Stir flour, paprika and red pepper in a shallow dish. Season fish fillets with salt. Coat with flour mix, shaking off excess. Heat oil in a large skillet over med-high heat; add fish and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 4 minutes per side.

For Sauce: Finely grind the almonds in processor. Add bradcrumbs, ¼ cup water, lemon juice and garlic; process until thick and smooth, about 2 minutes. With machine running, gradually add olive oil through feed tube. Mix in enough water to make a thick creamy sauce.

Season to taste with salt.

Spoon sauce over fish fillets to serve.

From: Bon Appetit, May 1995, 'The Mediterranean, A Delicious Voyage of Discovery' Typed by: Bob 8-{)

Submitted By ROBERT WHITE On 05-16-95