Recipe: Papadakis Taverna Sea Bass Greek Style

SEA BASS GREEK STYLE
Papadakis Taverna - San Pedro, California

8 (8 oz each) sea bass fillets
1/2 cup flour (or as needed)
2 tbsp light olive oil
1 lemon, juiced
3 tbsp vegetable oil
2 large yellow onions, chopped fine
6 garlic cloves, crushed
1 bunch parsley, chopped
1 pinch ground black pepper
3 1/2 cups canned tomatoes
1 tomato, chopped
3 bay leaves
1/2 tsp rosemary
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 lemon, cut into 8 wedges

Dust the sea bass fillets with the flour.
In a large skillet place the 2 tablespoons of olive oil and heat it on medium high until it is hot. Quickly sear the fillets on both sides so that they are sealed.

Place the fish in a large baking pan and sprinkle on the lemon juice. Set the fish aside.

In a medium skillet place the 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil and heat on medium high until it is hot. Add the onions, garlic, and parsley. Saute the ingredients for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the onions are translucent. Add the pepper and stir it in.

In a medium large saucepan place the sauteed onion mixture, canned tomatoes, chopped tomato, bay leaves, rosemary, and white wine. Stir the ingredients together and simmer them on low heat for 40 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Pour the sauce over the fish and bake it for 20 minutes, or until it is just done.

Garnish the dish with the lemon wedges.

Makes 8 servings
Source: Southern California Beach Recipe: Recipes from Favorite Coastal Restaurants-Malibu to Laguna Beach by Joan Stromquist and Carl Stromquist