Monday, July 12, 2010

Guest Post: Roasted Sea Bass in Prosciutto


It is with great pleasure to introduce you all to Stephanie she is a wine expert and great cook, and has kindly offered to share a recipe from a cookbook, of which the proceeds  go to charity. Be sure to check her blog, she has fun entertaining and has a strong sense of family and this is a five star recipe, enjoy!


As a fan of Chow and Chatter, I was honored when Rebecca asked me to do a guest post for her fabulous blog. Allow me to introduce myself, my name is Stephanie Miskew and I am a passionate Home Chef and Certified Specialist of Wine. I started my blog, Stephanie Savors the Moment, almost one year ago to chronicle my adventures cooking all 250 recipes in the Junior League of Boca Raton’s James Beard Award-winning cookbook, Savor the Moment.


This year marks the 10th anniversary of its publication and, as a cookbook committee member for 5 years, I thought it would be a great way to commemorate the book and the wonderful women who created it - plus I apparently had a burning desire to gain 10 pounds! Pairing food and wine is a passion of mine and I include wine pairings with each dish as well as helpful preparation tips and entertaining advice.


After completing 100+ recipes so far, I am happy to share with you one of my favorites, the Roasted Sea Bass in Prosciutto. It’s elegant, easy to make and delicious which, I am delighted to report, characterizes most of the recipes in the book! If you are “wine-minded” I highly recommend the 2007 Masi Masianco to accompany it. This light to medium-bodied white wine is a blend of Pinot Grigio and Verduzzo from the Friuli region of Italy.

 Its alluring richness and flavors of lemon cream, peaches and white pepper complement the fish beautifully. This is a great food and wine pairing to enjoy over the Summer.
If you are interested in more delicious recipes from Savor the Moment, please stop by and visit. All proceeds from cookbook sales go to support the Junior League of Boca Raton’s local community projects. Big thanks to Rebecca for this opportunity and it’s been a pleasure sharing this recipe with you. I hope you enjoy it – Cheers!

Roasted Sea Bass in Prosciutto
  • ¼ cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 teaspoons dried rosemary leaves, crushed
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme leaves
  • 1 Tablespoon grated lemon zest
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • Freshly ground pepper to taste
  • 4 (6-ounce, ½ inch-thick) pieces Chilean sea bass fillet, cod or other firm white fish
  • 4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • 5 or 6 (or more) very thin slices prosciutto
Garnish: shaved fresh Parmesan cheese; 4 rosemary sprigs:


Method:

  1. Combine the butter, rosemary, thyme, lemon zest, salt and pepper in a small nonreactive bowl and mix well. Arrange the fish on a foil-lined baking sheet. Sprinkle with the lemon juice and spread with the butter mixture. Arrange the prosciutto over the fish, covering the tops and sides.
  2. Roast at 450 degrees on the middle oven rack for 15 minutes or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork. Remove to a serving platter and garnish with the shaved Parmesan cheese and rosemary sprigs.

Note: The herb butter can be prepared in advance and chilled until needed; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before using. The fish can be prepared in advance and stored, wrapped in plastic wrap, in the refrigerator for 1 hour. Let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes before roasting. Serves four

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22 comments:

  1. rebecca u r doing a awesome job..good work dalring...dish looks os inviting and lovley guest post...

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  2. Great guest post! Sea bass is one of my favorite fish. And anything wrapped in prosciutto has to be delicious.

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  3. Wow, I'm sure salty proscitto goes well with light sea bass!! Stephanie and Rebecca, thanks for this great post :)

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  4. What an utterly gorgeous recipe!

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  5. Beautiful pictures, like the presentation. Good to see some guest posts here, best wishes.

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  6. Love wrapping fish with prosciutto too :) Over to her blog right now!

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  7. Great guest post.
    Well done to both of you, great work ♥

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  8. lovely guest post,very unique and delicious dish...

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  9. You have totally turned my world on its side with this recipe! I wondered what it tasted like mmmmmm. . .

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  10. A lovely guest post! this dish sound so yummy.

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  12. One of my favorite wines to cook with! Masi, in our cellar- white and reds...

    This dish and post is top notch!

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  13. I know my husband would love this and the prosciutto makes it extra special.

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  14. hi Stephanie and Rebecca!
    what a great way to prepare Sea Bass...Italian style cooking is so wonderful, and your presentation is perfect!!
    I'm so glad that Rebecca got you to do a guest post so I could see this wonderful dish!
    Dennis

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  15. HI all thanks for the comments will tell Stephanie

    much love Rebecca

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  16. That sounds like a great recipe. Good nutrition is important. A nutritionist salary and the ability to help people can make being a nutritionist a rewarding career.

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  17. It's wrapped in prosciutto? It has to be good. Lovely presentation and a grand way to cook the bass!

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  18. Thanks so much for all of your comments - Cheers!

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  19. I would think that with Stephanie's experience and her choice of Italian ingredients...how could she possibly go wrong ;o))
    I admit to being so protective of quality prosciutto that I rarely ever cook it...it's way too good in it's natural state! Get be fresh bread with that...and we'll be quick friends ;o)
    Oh well...I guess, I'll have to give in a little...this recipe is a sure winner. It's bookmarked.

    Thanks Rebecca and Stephanie.

    Flavourful wishes,
    Claudia

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  20. This is such a beautiful recipe...In love with array of flavor :)

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