Jul 14 2026
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Cornmeal Dredged Sea Bass Recipe

Time1h
Serves4

creamy polenta / parsnips & broccolini / zhug / red cabbage & pickled carrot slaw / kalamata olive, golden raisin, & feta vinaigrette

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Slaw

    In a large bowl, mix red cabbage and pickled carrots. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Make the Vinaigrette

    In a small bowl, whisk together kalamata olives, golden raisins, feta cheese, and red wine vinegar. Set aside.

  3. 3

    Prepare the Polenta

    In a medium pot, bring chicken broth to a boil. Slowly whisk in polenta, reduce heat, and cook for 30 minutes, stirring frequently until creamy. Set aside.

  4. 4

    Dredge the Sea Bass

    In a shallow dish, combine cornmeal, flour, salt, and black pepper. Dredge sea bass fillets in the mixture, ensuring an even coating.

  5. 5

    Cook the Sea Bass

    In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add dredged sea bass and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and keep warm.

  6. 6

    Blanch the Broccolini

    In a pot of boiling water, blanch broccolini for 2-3 minutes until bright green. Drain and set aside.

  7. 7

    Plate the Dish

    On each plate, serve a scoop of creamy polenta, topped with sea bass, a side of broccolini, zhug, and slaw. Drizzle the kalamata olive vinaigrette over the top.

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