Seabass with Griddled Asparagus and Confit Lemon Hollandaise Sauce

Pan-fried sea bass served with blanched and griddled asparagus, topped with a sweet and tangy confit lemon hollandaise sauce.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 673.1 kcals 2692.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 54.7 grams 218.6 grams
Fat 51.1 grams 204.4 grams
Protein 28.2 grams 112.8 grams
Cook Time
30 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
200
g
Caster Sugar
for lemon syrup
CondimentsSauces
Dairy
2
piece
Egg Yolk
large free-range
125
g
Butter
melted
25
g
Butter
for finishing asparagus
Fruits
2
piece
Lemon
sliced
NutsSeeds
1
pinch
Salt
for seasoning
1
pinch
Black Pepper
freshly ground
OilsFats
2
tbsp
Olive Oil
for coating asparagus
4
tbsp
Olive Oil
for frying fish
Seafood
Vegetables
1
bunch
Asparagus
trimmed

Steps

  • Boil caster sugar and 200ml water, then simmer sliced lemons for 20 minutes until translucent.
  • Boil 2 tablespoons of lemon syrup with the white wine vinegar in a non-reactive pan.
  • Slowly blend the hot syrup mixture into egg yolks and salt in a food processor.
  • Slowly blend in 125g of melted butter until incorporated and season with salt and pepper.
  • Boil asparagus spears in salted water for 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Drain asparagus and coat with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  • Griddle asparagus for 3 to 4 minutes before tossing in 25g of foaming melted butter.
  • Fry sea bass fillets in hot olive oil for 1 to 2 minutes on each side.
  • Plate the sauce in a circle and layer the asparagus and fish on top.