Herb Encrusted Sea Bass

Herb Encrusted Sea Bass

3 tbsps dijon mustard 3 tbsps extra-virgin olive oil 1 tbsp minced garlic TT balsamic vinegar 14 tsp salt 18 tsp black pepper (freshly ground) 1 sea bass Fillet TT Honey 1 lemon crown for garnish & juice saved Parmesan (finely grated, garnish) leaf fresh parsley leaves (chopped fresh parsley leaves for garnish) sprig thyme (fresh, garnish) TT red pepper flakes In a bowl, combine the mustard, 2 tablespoons of the oil, the garlic, thyme, vinegar, thyme, honey, salt and pepper and mix well. Rub the fish with 1/2 teaspoon of the oil and place in a roasting pan, skin-side down. Brush the mustard mixture onto the fish and lay the lemon slices over the top. Drizzle with the remaining 2 1/2 teaspoons oil and roast (*350) until the fish is cooked through, about 20 minutes. In a large saute pan or skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant and starting to turn golden, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Add the lemon juice, salt and pepper flakes and stir to combine. Add the broccoli and cook until warmed through and coated with the oil mixture. Adjust the seasoning to taste. Place the fish on a platter and arrange the broccoli around the fish. Dust lightly with Parmesan, garnish with the parsley and thyme sprig, and serve.