Maryland Roasted Rockfish (Striped Bass) Recipe

Serves/Makes: 4

Ingredients:

• 4 rockfish (striped bass) fillets, about 6 ounces each
• 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1 green pepper, seeded and julienned
• 2 red peppers, seeded and julienned
• 2 yellow peppers, seeded and julienned
• 1 cup chicken stock or white wine
• 2 to 3 tablespoons mixed chopped herbs, (thyme, oregano, rosemary, or parsley)
• Pinch of saffron, optional
• Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 16 to 20 unpeeled baby new potatoes, halved if large, to serve
• Small bouquet assorted herbs, to garnish
• Red Pepper Rouille, to serve (see the recipe below)

How to cook Maryland Roasted Rockfish (Striped Bass):

• Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C).
• Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a medium sauté pan and add onion, garlic, and peppers. Saute for 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
• Add stock or wine, herbs, and saffron (if using), and season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Bring to a boil, then spoon pepper mixture into a baking dish large enough to accomdate fish fillets in one layer.
• Steam or boil potatoes 15 to 20 minutes, until you can a fork easily.
• Season rockfish fillets with salt and pepper. Clean saute pan and heat until nearly smoking.
• Add remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and immediately sear seasoned rockfish fillets for 1 to 2 minutes on one side.
• Remove with spatula and place on top of pepper mixture, seared side up.
• Bake 5 to 10 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fish and desired doneness.
• Serve the Maryland Roasted Rockfish (Striped Bass) with baby new potatoes and a dollop of Red Pepper Rouille, garnished with the small bouquet of fresh assorted herbs.

Red Pepper Rouille Recipe

Red Pepper Rouille Ingredients:

• 1 roasted red pepper, pureed
• 1/2 cup canola mayonnaise
• 1 to 2 teaspoons chopped garlic, or to taste
• Pinch of saffron, optional
• Pinch of cayenne pepper

How to cook Red Pepper Rouille:

• Combine all Rouille ingredients in a food processor and process until smooth.
• Refrigerate before serving.

Notes:
The Maryland Roasted Rockfish (Striped Bass) recipe very easy to prepare and so good! The unique red pepper Rouille adds rich flavor without overpowering the fish.

Tip:
You can substitute wild Alaskan salmon for the rockfish.

This recipe for Maryland Roasted Rockfish (Striped Bass) serves/makes: 4

Main Ingredient: Bass 
Preparation Method: Baked
Cuisine: American