Ingredients:
– 4 sea bass fillets
– 4 large cabbage leaves
– 1 cup of red wine
– 1 shallot, finely chopped
– 2 cloves of garlic, minced
– 2 tablespoons of tomato paste
– 1 tablespoon of olive oil
– Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F.
2. Rinse the sea bass fillets and pat them dry with a paper towel. Season them with salt and pepper.
3. Lay out the cabbage leaves on a clean work surface. Place a sea bass fillet on top of each leaf, then fold the leaves around the fillets to create a neat package. Place the packages on a baking sheet.
4. Bake the sea bass parcels in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, until the fish is cooked through and the cabbage leaves are tender.
5. While the sea bass is baking, prepare the red wine sauce. Heat the olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the finely chopped shallot and minced garlic, and sauté until they are fragrant and translucent. Add the tomato paste to the pan and stir it in.
6. Pour the red wine into the pan and stir well. Bring the sauce to a simmer and let it cook for 5-10 minutes, until it has thickened slightly and the flavors have melded together.
7. When the sea bass is finished baking, remove it from the oven and carefully unwrap the cabbage leaves. Serve each fillet on a plate, with a generous spoonful of the red wine sauce on top.
This recipe is a perfect example of how simple ingredients can come together to create a complex and delicious dish. The tender and flaky sea bass is perfectly complemented by the savory and rich red wine sauce. The cabbage leaves add a subtle texture and depth of flavor that ties everything together. This dish is sure to impress your guests, but it’s also simple enough to make on a weeknight for a special dinner at home. Give it a try and see for yourself how delicious sea bass can be!