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Stuffed Sea Bass with Spinach, Shrimp, and Almonds

17/11/2023

The combination of spinach, shrimp, and almonds is exquisite and sophisticated, perfect for stuffing a sea bass. Here’s how to prepare a Stuffed Sea Bass with Spinach, Shrimp, and Almonds:

Ingredients

  • 1 sea bass of about 1 kg, gutted and scaled
  • 200 g of peeled shrimp
  • 150 g of fresh spinach
  • 50 g of slivered almonds
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • Extra virgin olive oil to taste
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • Dry white wine to taste
  • Butter to taste (optional)
  • Aromatic herbs (thyme or rosemary)

Preparation

  1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C.
  2. Clean the shrimp by removing the shell and intestine. Set aside.
  3. In a pan, sauté a clove of garlic in extra virgin olive oil and add the spinach. Cook until wilted, then season with salt and pepper to taste. Drain and squeeze out the excess water.
  4. In the same pan, add a little more oil and quickly sauté the shrimp with a pinch of salt and pepper. Deglaze with a splash of white wine and let it evaporate.
  5. Toast the slivered almonds in a dry pan until golden brown.
  6. Take the cleaned sea bass and dry it well both inside and out. Season with salt and pepper inside and out.
  7. Stuff the inside of the sea bass with spinach, shrimp, and toasted almonds.
  8. Close the opening of the sea bass with toothpicks or kitchen twine, to keep the stuffing inside.
  9. Place the sea bass on a baking tray lined with parchment paper, lightly greased with oil, and if you like, add some butter flakes on the fish’s surface to enhance the flavor.
  10. Bake the sea bass for about 20-30 minutes depending on size, basting occasionally with its cooking juices or with a bit of white wine.
  11. Check the doneness by inserting a fork into the thickest part; if the flesh easily separates from the bone, the sea bass is ready.
  12. Serve the stuffed sea bass hot, drizzled with the cooking juices.

Curiosity

The sea bass is a fish highly appreciated in Mediterranean cuisine for its white and delicate flesh. Stuffing it with spinach and shrimp enhances its taste, while the toasted almonds add a crunchy touch and a unique aroma that perfectly complements the sweetness of the fish.

Stuffed Sea Bass with Spinach, Shrimp, and Almonds