Steamed sea bass fillet with clams and rocket pesto sauce
Preparation
Step 1
Season the fillets and wrap then in plastic film
Step 2
Allow them to rest in the fridge for 1 – 2 hours.
Step 3
Line them up in the steamer (plastic film on) and steam them for 8 minutes.
Step 4
Allow them to “rest” for 2 – 3 minutes and then remove the plastic film.
Step 5
Heat the oil in a frying pan and sauté the onion and celery for 4 – 5 minutes.
Step 6
Deglaze with wine and lemon juice and add the cockles.
Step 7
Cover the frying pan and continue to cook for 4 – 5 minutes until the shells open.
Step 8
Remove the lid from the frying pan and add the rocket pesto, stirring for 1 – 2 minutes.
Step 9
Remove from the heat and serve the sea bass fillets with cockles and rocket pesto.
Step 10
Sprinkle with lemon zest and fresh rocket leaves.
Step 11
For the rocket pesto place all the ingredients in a blender and blend at high speed
Step 12
With the blender running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil.
Step 13
Season with salt and pepper and store in a jar