


Sea Bass with Courgette and Peas Fricassee, and Lemon Butter Sauce
Enjoy a delicious sea bass dish with courgette and peas fricassee, topped with a rich lemon beurre blanc sauce. Pairs perfectly with Andre Goichot Pouilly Fuisse for a light and flavorful meal!
Gareth Mullins
Gareth Mullins
Recipe - SuperValu Online

Sea Bass with Courgette and Peas Fricassee, and Lemon Butter Sauce
Prep Time15 Minutes
Servings4
Cook Time15 Minutes
Ingredients
4 sea bass portions (160g each, skin on, pin-boned)
200g peas
1 courgette, seeded
Olive oil (for cooking)
1 lemon (juice)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper (for seasoning)
Vegetable oil (for pan-frying the seabass)
2 shallots, finely chopped
60ml white wine vinegar
60ml white wine
Juice of 1 lemon
125g cold unsalted butter, cut into small chunks
Salt and freshly ground white pepper
Chives, finely chopped (for garnish)
Andre Goichot Pouilly Fuisse (optional, pairs very well)
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F).
- Blanch the courgette and peas in boiling salted water for 2 minutes.
- Plunge the blanched vegetables into iced water to refresh, then drain and set aside.
- Heat a heavy-based frying pan over high heat. Season the sea bass fillets with salt and pepper.
- Add a little vegetable oil to the pan and carefully place the sea bass, skin-side down. Pan-fry for 3 minutes or until golden on one side.
- Transfer the sea bass to a roasting tray and finish in the preheated oven for 3-4 minutes, or until just cooked through.
- While the sea bass is in the oven, place the shallots, vinegar, white wine, and 60ml of water in a saucepan. Cook over moderate heat until almost all the liquid has evaporated.
- Reduce the heat to low and whisk in the butter, one piece at a time, allowing each piece to melt before adding the next.
- Remove the pan from the heat occasionally to prevent overheating. Once all the butter is incorporated, the sauce should have a smooth, thin custard-like consistency.
- Season the beurre blanc with salt, white pepper, and lemon juice. Keep warm.
- When ready to serve, gently warm the blanched vegetables in a little olive oil.
- Place the warmed vegetables at the bottom of a warm serving dish.
- Spoon the lemon beurre blanc over the vegetables.
- Lay the cooked sea bass fillets on top.
- Garnish with chopped chives and serve immediately.
15 minutes
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
4
Servings
Shop Ingredients
Makes 4 servings
SuperValu Sea Bass Fillets (200 g)
2 for €12
€6.99€34.95/kg
SuperValu Petit Pois (450 g)
€0.79€1.76/kg
SuperValu Courgettes (2 Piece)
€1.79€0.90 each
SuperValu Olive Oil (1 L)
€5.49€5.49/l
SuperValu Lemons (3 Piece)
€1.29€0.43 each
Cape Herb Twin Salt & Pepper Grinder (110 g)
€3.99€36.27/kg
SuperValu Vegetable Oil (1 L)
€1.75€1.75/l
SuperValu Signature Tastes Banana Shallots (350 g)
€1.49€4.26/kg
SuperValu White Wine Vinegar (500 ml)
€1.50€3.00/l
Age restricted item
Black Tower White Wine (75 cl)€8.00€8.00/75cl
SuperValu Lemons (3 Piece)
€1.29€0.43 each
SuperValu Irish Unsalted Butter (227 g)
€2.29€10.09/kg
Cape Herb Twin Salt & Pepper Grinder (110 g)
€3.99€36.27/kg
SuperValu Fresh Chives (20 g)
€1.19€59.50/kg
Age restricted item
Andre Goichot Pouilly Fuisse (75 cl)Only €21.99
€21.99€21.99/75cl
Recipe
- Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F).
- Blanch the courgette and peas in boiling salted water for 2 minutes.
- Plunge the blanched vegetables into iced water to refresh, then drain and set aside.
- Heat a heavy-based frying pan over high heat. Season the sea bass fillets with salt and pepper.
- Add a little vegetable oil to the pan and carefully place the sea bass, skin-side down. Pan-fry for 3 minutes or until golden on one side.
- Transfer the sea bass to a roasting tray and finish in the preheated oven for 3-4 minutes, or until just cooked through.
- While the sea bass is in the oven, place the shallots, vinegar, white wine, and 60ml of water in a saucepan. Cook over moderate heat until almost all the liquid has evaporated.
- Reduce the heat to low and whisk in the butter, one piece at a time, allowing each piece to melt before adding the next.
- Remove the pan from the heat occasionally to prevent overheating. Once all the butter is incorporated, the sauce should have a smooth, thin custard-like consistency.
- Season the beurre blanc with salt, white pepper, and lemon juice. Keep warm.
- When ready to serve, gently warm the blanched vegetables in a little olive oil.
- Place the warmed vegetables at the bottom of a warm serving dish.
- Spoon the lemon beurre blanc over the vegetables.
- Lay the cooked sea bass fillets on top.
- Garnish with chopped chives and serve immediately.