Amaranth Crusted Sea Bass

Amaranth Crusted Sea Bass

Serves: 4

Recipe by Lynmar Estate Chef David Frakes

1 lb Sea Bass (or other firm fish cut into 4 ea. 4 oz pieces)

Salt & Pepper to taste

½ C Amaranth (or other grain, ground into a flour using a spice grinder)

¼ C All Purpose Flour

1 t Paprika

pinch Cayenne

Salt & Pepper to taste

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. Season both sides of fish with salt and pepper.

3. Combine all dry ingredients in a small bowl and mix well.

4. Dip one side of fish into crust mixture and then carefully place fish, crust-side down, into a very hot pan coated with a little olive oil.

5. Cook for about 3-4 minutes or until golden brown, carefully flip fish over in pan and immediately place pan into oven and cook for about 2-3 minutes more or until just firm.

6. Serve immediately with seasonal vegetables and a small salad.