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Black Bass Recipe

Roasted Black Bass

If you want a simple recipe that really preserves the delicate flavor of black bass, I highly recommend trying this one.
Prep Time: 40 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Roasted Black Bass
Servings: 4
Calories: 902kcal

Equipment

  • Oven

Ingredients

  • 3- pound black bass whole, gutted and scaled
  • 1 bunch parsley fresh
  • 1 bunch tarragon fresh
  • 1 bunch thyme fresh
  • 1 head fennel thinly sliced, fronds reserved
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup capers chopped
  • 2 lemons thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup olive oil extra-virgin
  • Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups white wine dry
  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter cut into pats

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Rinse the fish and pat it dry with a paper towel. Each side of the fish should be scored 3 to 4 times on a bias, about 1/2-inch deep.
  • Separate one-third of the parsley, tarragon, and thyme into a large bunch with the stems still attached. Finely chop the smaller, separated bunch. Make a herby citrus marinade with one-quarter of the fennel slices, one-third of the fronds, garlic, and capers, and two lemon slices.
  • Rub the chopped herb mixture inside and outside of the fish, as well as inside the slits, with the olive oil. The herby citrus flavors will permeate the fish as a result. Season liberally with salt and pepper.
  • Half of the remaining herbs, fennel, lemon slices, garlic, and capers should be placed in a bed on the bottom of a roasting pan, and the other half should be placed inside the cavity of the fish. Place the fish in a baking dish.
  • Place the pan in the oven and evenly distribute the wine and butter pats. The wine will keep your fish moist and steam it, as well as make a delicious sauce with the butter. Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and the skin is crispy and flaky.
  • Transfer the fish to a serving platter and top with the Israeli Couscous (be careful, the fish is tender and can break). To serve, pour the sauce from the pan over the fish and fillet.

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Nutrition

Calories: 902kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 67g | Fat: 63g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 31g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 292mg | Sodium: 896mg | Potassium: 1742mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 2493IU | Vitamin C: 67mg | Calcium: 391mg | Iron: 9mg
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