If you are looking to astound your dinner guests, this impressive, yet surprisingly simple, recipe is perfect. The pistachio crust pairs exquisitely with the freshness of the sea bass and the sweet and spicy tomato curry broth.
Ingredients:
- 4 (6 ounce) sea bass fillets, skin removed
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 egg
- 1 ½ cups Pistachio Crust (recipe follows)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 Tomato Curry Broth (recipe follows)
Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
- Place the sea bass fillets on a plate.
- Sprinkle the topsides with salt and pepper.
- Whisk the egg with 1 tablespoon of water in a shallow dish.
- Place the pistachio crust in a pie plate.
- Working with 1 fillet at a time, dip the bottom side of the fish into the egg mixture and place on the Pistachio Crust mixtures, with the egg-wash side down.
- Set aside and heat a large, heavy skillet over medium heat.
- Add the butter to the pan and let it melt.
- Lift the fillets from the Pistachio Crust mixture and place them in the skillet, pistachio side down.
- Cook for about 2 minutes or until the crust is golden brown.
- Carefully flip the fillets with a spatula and place in the oven for 10 minutes.
- Serve in a shallow serving bowl, ladling the Tomato Curry Broth around the fish, and serve immediately.
Pistachio Crust:
Ingredients:
- ¾ cup roasted slated shelled pistachios
- ¾ cup panko break crumbs
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Directions:
- Combine the pistachios, salt, pepper and panko in a food processor and pulse for 5 pulses, or until blended.
- Continue to process for an additional 8 seconds, or until finely ground.
Tomato Curry Broth:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup V8 juice
- ½ cup vegetable broth
- ¼ cup coconut milk v¼ teaspoon no-salt Creole seasoning
- ¾ to 1-teaspoon curry powder
Directions:
- Combine the V8 juice, broth, coconut milk, Creole seasoning and curry powder.
- Store in airtight container for up to 1 week.
Source: Tupelo Honey Cafe: New Southern Flavors from the Blue Ridge Mountains
