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Walnut-Stuffed Black Sea Bass

Active Time:25 minsTotal Time:35 minsServings:4Jump to Nutrition Facts

Active Time:25 minsTotal Time:35 minsServings:4

Active Time:25 mins

Active Time:

25 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Total Time:

35 mins

Servings:4

Servings:

4

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Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients4rampsorscallions, trimmed¾cupwalnuts5tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil, divided¼cupchopped fresh chives2tablespoonschopped fresh cilantro3clovesgarlic, minced1tablespoonpomegranate molasses1tablespoonwater1teaspoondried fenugreek leavesor1/2 teaspoon fenugreek powder½teaspoonground coriander¾teaspoonkosher salt, dividedPinch of crushed red pepperPinch of saffron threads45-ounce skinless black sea bass fillets (about 1 inch thick)¼teaspoonground pepper

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Ingredients

4rampsorscallions, trimmed

¾cupwalnuts

5tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil, divided

¼cupchopped fresh chives

2tablespoonschopped fresh cilantro

3clovesgarlic, minced

1tablespoonpomegranate molasses

1tablespoonwater

1teaspoondried fenugreek leavesor1/2 teaspoon fenugreek powder

½teaspoonground coriander

¾teaspoonkosher salt, divided

Pinch of crushed red pepper

Pinch of saffron threads

45-ounce skinless black sea bass fillets (about 1 inch thick)

¼teaspoonground pepper

DirectionsPreheat oven to 400°F.Blanch ramps (or scallions) in boiling water for 1 minute; transfer to a bowl of ice water to cool.Combine walnuts, 4 tablespoons oil, chives, cilantro, garlic, pomegranate molasses, 1 tablespoon water, fenugreek, coriander, 1/2 teaspoon salt, crushed red pepper and saffron in a food processor. Pulse until well combined.Season fish with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper. Spread the walnut paste on top of 2 fillets. Place the other 2 fillets on top. To tie the “sandwiches” of fish and filling together, place a ramp (or scallion) about 1/4 of the way from each end and tie with a double knot, if possible, so the fillets don’t come undone.Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add the stuffed fish and cook until browned, about 2 minutes on the first side and 1 minute on the second side. Transfer the pan to the oven.Bake until the fish flakes and the filling is warm, 10 to 20 minutes, depending on thickness. Cut each stuffed fish in half to serve.Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, April 2022

Directions

Preheat oven to 400°F.Blanch ramps (or scallions) in boiling water for 1 minute; transfer to a bowl of ice water to cool.Combine walnuts, 4 tablespoons oil, chives, cilantro, garlic, pomegranate molasses, 1 tablespoon water, fenugreek, coriander, 1/2 teaspoon salt, crushed red pepper and saffron in a food processor. Pulse until well combined.Season fish with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper. Spread the walnut paste on top of 2 fillets. Place the other 2 fillets on top. To tie the “sandwiches” of fish and filling together, place a ramp (or scallion) about 1/4 of the way from each end and tie with a double knot, if possible, so the fillets don’t come undone.Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add the stuffed fish and cook until browned, about 2 minutes on the first side and 1 minute on the second side. Transfer the pan to the oven.Bake until the fish flakes and the filling is warm, 10 to 20 minutes, depending on thickness. Cut each stuffed fish in half to serve.

Preheat oven to 400°F.

Blanch ramps (or scallions) in boiling water for 1 minute; transfer to a bowl of ice water to cool.

Combine walnuts, 4 tablespoons oil, chives, cilantro, garlic, pomegranate molasses, 1 tablespoon water, fenugreek, coriander, 1/2 teaspoon salt, crushed red pepper and saffron in a food processor. Pulse until well combined.

Season fish with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper. Spread the walnut paste on top of 2 fillets. Place the other 2 fillets on top. To tie the “sandwiches” of fish and filling together, place a ramp (or scallion) about 1/4 of the way from each end and tie with a double knot, if possible, so the fillets don’t come undone.

Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add the stuffed fish and cook until browned, about 2 minutes on the first side and 1 minute on the second side. Transfer the pan to the oven.

Bake until the fish flakes and the filling is warm, 10 to 20 minutes, depending on thickness. Cut each stuffed fish in half to serve.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, April 2022

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Nutrition Facts(per serving)505Calories36gFat12gCarbs32gProtein

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