Bream Lighthouse:
- Preparation of sea bream fillets: Wash the sea bream fillets with carbonated mineral water.
Cut skinless slices crosswise, starting from the head of the fillet and holding it by the tail. - Layering: Arrange a round gauge on top of a baking sheet or baking dish lined with baking paper.
Layer with the fillet slices, sliced tomatoes, sliced olives, well-washed capers and hand-chopped basil leaves.
Season lightly with salt and pepper.
Make up another layer with the fish slices and add more cherry tomatoes, olives and capers.
Dress with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. - Baking: Preheat oven to 170°C, then set it to 160°C and bake for 15 minutes.
Season to taste at the end of cooking with pepper.
Rosemary Golden Potatoes:
- Preparation of potatoes: Blanch the thinly sliced potatoes, drain and dry them perfectly.
- Cooking: Place the potatoes on a baking sheet lined with baking paper and drizzle with extra virgin olive oil.
Preheat the oven to 190°C, then set it to 180°C and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, turning the potatoes occasionally with a paddle. - Seasoning: Season with chopped rosemary, season with salt and pepper only at the end of cooking.
Saffron Velouté:
- Saffron preparation: Soak saffron stigmas in a small amount of hot fish broth, cover with kitchen foil.
- Preparing the roux: In a saucepan, cook the flour with the olive oil for 5 minutes.
- Cooking: Pour the warm fish stock into the roux, stirring with a whisk.
Add fresh cream and bring to a boil.
Add salt only at the end of cooking. - Flavoring: Allow to cool and combine fish broth with saffron stigmas.
Finish:
- Plating: Arrange the potatoes neatly on one side of the plate.
Pour the saffron velouté in the center of the plate and lay the sea bream beacon on top.
Garnish with basil leaves and polish with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.
Enjoy the island-style sea bream faro on saffron velouté with rosemary potatoes, a refined and nutritious dish perfect for a balanced diet.
This recipe, created by Dr. Claudio Macca and Chef Luca Barbieri, offers a unique and healthy dining experience.
Try it for an elegant and tasty meal.
Courtesy of Dr. Claudio Macca and Chef Luca Barbieri
Dr. Claudio Macca Director of the Departmental Unit of Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition of the Spedali Civili di Brescia Member of the National Adi (National Association of Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition) Chair National Scientific Committee of Linear Metabolic Cooking
Chef Luca Barbieri Chef, lecturer and trainer for special dietary regimens