Crispy Sea Bass with Confit of Yukon Gold Potatoes, Pancetta and Fresh Sweet Peas

Name: Crispy Sea Bass with Confit of Yukon Gold Potatoes, Pancetta and Fresh Sweet Peas
Prep time: P0Y0M0DT1H15M0.000S
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H20M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT1H35M0.000S
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 small garlic cloves; 2 sprigs of fresh rosemary; 4 cups of vegetable oil; 1/2 pound pancetta, thinly sliced; 1 cup thinly sliced Vidalia onions, or other sweet yellow onions; 2 cups fresh sweet green peas; 4 (6 to 8 ounces) striped bass fillets; 1 cup flour; 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley leaves; 1 1/2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, halved; Salt; Freshly ground pepper

Recipe courtesy of Emeril Lagasse

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Crispy Sea Bass with Confit of Yukon Gold Potatoes, Pancetta and Fresh Sweet Peas

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Yield: 4 servings

Total: 1 hr 35 min
Prep: 1 hr 15 min
Cook: 20 min

Yield: 4 servings

Total: 1 hr 35 min
Prep: 1 hr 15 min
Cook: 20 min

Ingredients

12 small garlic cloves

2 sprigs of fresh rosemary

4 cups of vegetable oil

1/2 pound pancetta, thinly sliced

1 cup thinly sliced Vidalia onions, or other sweet yellow onions

2 cups fresh sweet green peas

4 (6 to 8 ounces) striped bass fillets

1 cup flour

1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley leaves

1 1/2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, halved

Salt

Freshly ground pepper

Directions

Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F. Season the potatoes with salt and pepper. Place the potatoes in a small, shallow baking pan. Add the garlic, rosemary and oil. Season with salt and pepper. Cover with foil and bake until tender, about 1 hour. Remove from the oven and cool the potatoes completely in the oil. Remove the potatoes and garlic from the oil. Reserve 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons of the oil. In a large saute pan, over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons of the potato oil. When the oil is hot, add the pancetta. Saute for 2 minutes. Add the onions. Season with salt and pepper. Continue to saute for 2 minutes. Add the peas, confit potatoes and confit garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Continue to saute for 3 to 4 minutes or until hot. Set aside, keeping warm. Season the fish with salt and pepper. Lightly dredge the fillets in the flour. In a large saute pan, over medium heat, add 1/4 cup of the reserved oil. Pan-fry the fish for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, until the fish is golden and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels. To serve: Spoon the potato mixture in the center of each plate. Lay the fish directly on top of the potatoes. Garnish with parsley.