Orata Con Fava Recipe
Mediterranean Sea bream sauteed
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Seasoning
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Fava Beans
Start by shelling the fava beans. If they are fresh, they will have a pod that needs to be removed. Once shelled, blanch them in boiling salted water for about 2 minutes, then transfer them to an ice bath to stop the cooking process. Once cooled, peel the outer skin off the beans.
- 2
Prepare the Garlic
Peel and finely chop the garlic cloves.
- 3
Prepare the Fish
Rinse the sea bream fillets under cold water and pat them dry with a paper towel. Season both sides with salt and black pepper to taste.
Cooking
- 4
Sauté the Fish
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, add the seasoned sea bream fillets. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on one side until golden brown, then carefully flip them and cook for another 3-4 minutes until cooked through and flaky. Remove the fillets from the skillet and set aside.
- 5
- 6
Finish the Dish
Return the sea bream fillets to the skillet with the fava beans, squeezing the juice of one lemon over the top. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and let cook together for another minute to meld the flavors.