Sea Bass with Scallops and Nettles

Seared sea bass fillets stuffed with spinach, nettles, and scallops, rolled into cylinders, sliced, and cooked until golden.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 715.6 kcals 2862.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 12.2 grams 48.6 grams
Fat 27.6 grams 110.5 grams
Protein 105.1 grams 420.2 grams
Cook Time
10 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
30
g
Clarified Butter
for frying and brushing
NutsSeeds
1
bunch
1
total
Salt
to taste
1
total
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
OilsFats
15
ml
Olive Oil
for frying
Seafood
2
kg
Sea Bass
scaled and gutted, head on, boned through the belly to keep fillets attached
24
piece
Scallops
medium, in the shell, cleaned with corals and skirts removed
Vegetables
1
bag
Stinging Nettle
tops only, stalks removed and blanched
1
kg
Spinach
large leaf, stalks removed and blanched

Steps

  • Wash the spinach and blanch in salted boiling water until wilted.
  • Refresh the spinach in iced water and repeat the process for the nettles.
  • Layer the leaves on a towel to form an oblong shape, roll up, and refrigerate.
  • Clean the scallops by removing corals and frills, then pat dry.
  • Debone the sea bass through the belly while keeping fillets attached and removing pin bones.
  • Place the fish on cling film and top with a layer of leaves and scallops.
  • Roll the fish into a tight cylinder, wrap in foil, and freeze for 30 minutes.
  • Remove the foil and slice the roll into 3cm thick pieces.
  • Remove the cling film, tie each slice with string, and sear in oil and butter.
  • Cook for 45 seconds per side, then rest for 8 minutes before serving.