PAN-SEARED SEA BASS WITH A SPANISH SAUCE

Pan-Seared Sea Bass with a Spanish Sauce image

Provided by Food Network

Time 45m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 medium size red pepper, diced
1 medium size green pepper, diced
2 medium size yellow onions, diced
2 tablespoons olive oil, plus 4 tablespoons
1 pound small shrimp, peeled and diced
1 cup mild salsa
1 quart heavy cream
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
10 (8-ounce) fillets sea bass, skin removed
Red pepper, julienne, for garnish
Parsley sprigs, for garnish

Steps:

In a large pot over medium heat, saute red pepper, green pepper and onion in 2 tablespoons of olive oil for 10 minutes, or until tender. Add shrimp and continue cooking for 3 minutes. Add salsa, heavy cream, salt and pepper, then heat and reduce until slightly thickened.
Season sea bass on both sides with salt and pepper. In a large iron skillet over medium-high heat, pan-sear the sea bass with remaining olive oil.
Place fish on a plate and ladle sauce over fish. Garnish with julienne red pepper and a parsley sprig.