Sea Bass in Parma Wrap

Prep: 15min
| Servings: 2 | Cook: 20min
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Tender sea bass wrapped in mild‑spiced Parma ham – simply a poem.

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Ingredients

  • 340 g sea bass fillet (2 sea bass fillets)
  • Pepper
  • 2 slices Parma ham (thinly sliced)
  • 300 g zucchini (1 zucchini)
  • 1 Garlic clove
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp dry vermouth (or black tea)
  • 100 ml white wine (or pear juice)
  • 100 ml classic vegetable broth
  • Salt
  • 2 sprigs Mint

Instructions

  1. 1.

    Wash fish, pat dry and season with pepper. Wrap each fillet with 1 slice of Parma ham, optionally securing with wooden skewers.

  2. 2.

    Wash zucchini, dry, peel, and cut lengthwise into thin slices using a vegetable peeler.

  3. 3.

    Peel garlic and slice finely.

  4. 4.

    Heat 1 tbsp oil in a wide pot over medium heat; sauté garlic until translucent.

  5. 5.

    Add zucchini and sauté for 1 minute while gently stirring.

  6. 6.

    Pour in vermouth, white wine, and broth; cover and simmer over medium heat for 6 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Keep warm on the side of the stove.

  7. 7.

    Heat remaining oil in a pan. Sear fish pieces over high heat on each side. Transfer to a baking sheet (optionally greased) and bake in preheated oven at 180 °C (fan: 160 °C, gas: level 2‑3) for 6 minutes.

  8. 8.

    Wash mint, shake dry, pluck leaves, and roughly chop. Fold into zucchini mixture. Arrange vegetables on plate and place fish on top.