Sea Bass with Shellfish and Wild Mushroom Broth

Pan-seared sea bass served in a rich reduction of mushroom and shellfish stocks with wild mushrooms and fregola pasta.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 710.1 kcals 2840.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 25.7 grams 102.8 grams
Fat 22.1 grams 88.5 grams
Protein 98.8 grams 395.2 grams
Cook Time
75 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
Fruits
0.5
piece
Lemon
juice only
GrainsCereals
100
g
Fregola
cooked until al dente
Liquids
NutsSeeds
0.5
clove
Garlic
crushed
2
sprig
OilsFats
15
ml
Seafood
100
g
Mussels
cleaned
100
g
Cockles
cleaned
2
kg
Wild Sea Bass
scaled, cleaned, filleted, deboned and portioned
Vegetables
1
piece
Banana Shallot
finely chopped
120
g
Mixed Wild Mushrooms
girolle, pied de mouton, pied bleu, trimmed
4
bunch

Steps

  • Cook shallot and garlic in oil, then add mushrooms and curry powder.
  • Add thyme and chicken stock, boil, then simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Infuse for 30 minutes and strain through a fine cloth.
  • Reduce mushroom liquid to 250ml over heat.
  • Steam shellfish with wine and water in a lidded pan for 3 minutes.
  • Strain shellfish liquid and pick meat from the shells.
  • Reduce shellfish stock to 250ml over high heat.
  • Sauté wild mushrooms in half the butter until tender.
  • Blanch turnip tops in boiling water, then sauté in remaining butter with lemon juice.
  • Fry sea bass in oil skin-side down for 2 minutes per side and rest.
  • Combine both stocks, mushrooms, shellfish meat, and fregola to make the broth.
  • Serve sea bass in bowls of broth topped with turnip tops.