Sea Bass in Parma Wrap
Tender sea bass wrapped in mild‑spiced Parma ham – simply a poem.
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
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1.
Wash fish, pat dry and season with pepper. Wrap each fillet with 1 slice of Parma ham, optionally securing with wooden skewers.
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2.
Wash zucchini, dry, peel, and cut lengthwise into thin slices using a vegetable peeler.
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3.
Peel garlic and slice finely.
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4.
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a wide pot over medium heat; sauté garlic until translucent.
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5.
Add zucchini and sauté for 1 minute while gently stirring.
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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.
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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.
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8.
Wash mint, shake dry, pluck leaves, and roughly chop. Fold into zucchini mixture. Arrange vegetables on plate and place fish on top.