Elegant, vibrant, and full of flavor! 🐟🍊 This Sea Bass Fillet with Caramelized Fennel and Orange Sauce brings a taste of Italy to your table. 🍽️ @sebastian_fitarau Ingredients (Serves 4): For the Sea Bass Fillet: 4 sea bass fillets (about 5–6 oz each / 150–160g) 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil Salt and pepper, to taste For the Caramelized Fennel: 2 fennel bulbs (thinly sliced) 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar Salt and pepper, to taste For the Orange Sauce: Juice and zest of 2 oranges 1 tablespoon honey 3 tablespoons dry white wine (50ml) 3 tablespoons fish stock or water (50ml) 1 tablespoon butter 1 teaspoon cornstarch (dissolved in cold water, for thickening) Salt and pepper, to taste Instructions: Melt the butter in a large pan over medium heat. Add the sliced fennel and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it begins to brown. Sprinkle with brown sugar and mix well. Continue cooking for another 5–7 minutes until the fennel is tender and caramelized. Add the balsamic vinegar, season with salt and pepper, stir to combine, and remove from the heat. Keep warm. In a saucepan, combine the orange juice, zest, honey, and white wine. Bring to a boil. Add the fish stock and let the sauce reduce over medium heat until slightly thickened (about 10 minutes). Dissolve the cornstarch in a bit of cold water, add it to the sauce, and stir continuously until the sauce thickens. Stir in the butter, season with salt and pepper, and keep warm. Season the sea bass fillets with salt and extra virgin olive oil. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place the fillets in the skillet, skin side down, and cook for 3–4 minutes until the skin is golden and crispy. Flip the fillets and cook for another 2–3 minutes until the fish is cooked through. Place a portion of caramelized fennel in the center of each plate. Lay a sea bass fillet on top of the fennel. Drizzle the orange sauce over the fish and around the plate. Garnish with a sprinkle of orange zest and fresh fennel fronds, if desired.
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