Herb Encrusted Sea Bass With Sundried Tomato Chardonnay Sauce Food

GRILLED SEA BASS WITH TOMATOES AND HERB CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine 2 tablespoons shallots, 2 tablespoons lemon juice and vinegar in heavy small saucepan. Boil until almost no liquid remains in saucepan, about 5 minutes. Add cream and thyme; simmer until reduced to sauce consistency, about 6 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 6 hours ahead. Cover; chill.)
• Combine tomatoes, 1/3 cup oil, basil, oregano, tarragon, 2 tablespoons shallots and 2 tablespoons lemon juice in medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and let stand 1 hour at room temperature.
• Prepare barbecue or preheat broiler. Brush fish with 1 tablespoon oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill or broil fish until opaque in center, about 4 minutes per side. Divide fish among plates.
• Bring sauce to simmer; spoon around fish. Top fish with tomato mixture; serve.

SEA BASS/SNAPPER WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Puree sundried tomatoes and garlic.
• Reserve 2 tablespoons oil to brush on the fish.
• Line a 9" X 13" baking dish with lemon slices and place the fish on top of the lemons. Brush with reserved oil and the lemon juice mix from the baking dish.
• Spread the puree over the fish evenly.
• Sprinkle with rosemary, salt and pepper.
• Marinate for 30 minutes, up to 1 day.
• Bake uncovered at 375 degrees F., until the fish is opaque, about 10-14 minutes for 1-1 1/2 inch thick fish filets.