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Seared Bass with Cauliflower Duo

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Seared Bass with Cauliflower Duo

Seared Bass with Cauliflower Duo

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Equipment

  • High-Quality Chef Knife - Essential for precise chopping of fish fillets and cauliflower florets.

  • Cutting Board - Provides a durable surface for ingredient preparation, preventing countertop damage.

  • Cast Iron Skillet - Excellent heat retention for evenly seared fish.

  • Meat Thermometer - Ensures optimal cooking of bass without overcooking.

  • Food Processor (optional) - Aids in quick vegetable chopping and finer cauliflower mixture creation.

  • Fish Fillet Bone Remover - Simplifies the cleaning process by removing bones from fish fillets.

  • Digital Kitchen Scale - Ensures precise ingredient measurements for recipe balance.

  • Citrus Juicer (optional) - Useful for adding citrus flavor or garnishing if included in the dish.

  • Mixing Bowl - Facilitates combining of ingredients and sauce preparation.

  • Silicone Basting Brush (optional) - Helps apply oils, marinades, or glazes to fish fillets during cooking.

Ingredients

  • 1 small head cauliflower (1 to 1 1/2 pounds), leaves discarded

  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil

  • 1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided

  • 4 (1-inch-thick) pieces striped bass or mahi mahi fillet with skin (6 ounces each)

  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

  • an adjustable-blade slicer

  • a green salad

Instructions

1

Instruction 1

Shave floret portion of cauliflower with a knife to create cauliflower "confetti" (3 to 4 cups). Set aside. With slicer, cut thin lengthwise slices from base and stem, dividing among 4 plates.
2

Instruction 2

Heat vegetable oil and 1/4 cup olive oil in a 12- to 14-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat until oil shimmers, then fry cauliflower "confetti" in 4 batches, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 3 minutes per batch. Transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain, seasoning lightly with salt.
3

Instruction 3

Discard oil and wipe out skillet. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in skillet over medium heat until it shimmers. Season fish with 1 tablespoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Sear, skin side down, 8 minutes. Turn fish and cook until just cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes.
4

Instruction 4

Whisk together remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, lemon juice, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
5

Instruction 5

Place fish, skin side up, on top of cauliflower slices. Top with cauliflower confetti and drizzle with vinaigrette.
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