Mousse and Fillet of Sea Bass on Samphire with Brown Shrimp and Tarragon Sauce

Elegant sea bass fillets topped with delicate mousse, served on buttery samphire with a rich brown shrimp and tarragon sauce.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 603 kcals 4824.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 3.3 grams 26.4 grams
Fat 47.8 grams 382.1 grams
Protein 35.6 grams 284.5 grams
Cook Time
45 mins
Produces
8 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
1
pinch
CondimentsSauces
Dairy
0.5
piece
Egg White
Free-range
330
ml
175
g
Butter
Salted
3
piece
Egg Yolk
Medium, free-range
25
g
Butter
Unsalted
Fruits
1
tbsp
Liquids
1
tbsp
NutsSeeds
1
pinch
Salt
To taste
1
pinch
Black Pepper
Freshly ground, to taste
2
tbsp
Tarragon
Chopped
Seafood
350
g
Sea Bass
Wild fillets, pin bones removed, skinned and cubed
175
g
800
g
Sea Bass
8 fillets of 100g each, skin on, scaled, pin bones removed
Vegetables
1
piece
Shallot
Medium, finely sliced
250
g
Samphire
Well rinsed

Steps

  • Puree sea bass in a food processor, blend in egg white, and pass through a sieve.
  • Season with salt and pepper, then gradually stir in cream until smooth.
  • Wrap spoonfuls of mousse in cling film, tie securely, and chill in the fridge.
  • Reduce lemon juice, wine, vinegar, and shallot by half in a pan and melt butter separately.
  • Blend yolks, sugar, and salt, then strain in the reduction and hot butter while processing.
  • Stir in brown shrimps and keep the sauce warm over warm water.
  • Steam mousse parcels in a double boiler over gentle heat for ten minutes.
  • Score sea bass skin, season, oil, and grill skin-side up for four minutes until blackened.
  • Boil samphire with sugar for two minutes, drain, and toss with butter.
  • Assemble by placing fish and mousse on samphire, then glazing briefly under the grill.