Striped Bass With Shallot Vinaigrette

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This whole-meal striped bass recipe checks off all the nutritional boxes. Coming in at just 307 calories, the preparation offers up 34 grams of protein and a side of spinach, all ready in just half an hour. If you tend to cook salmon or shrimp at home, widen the net (har, har) a little with striped bass, a sustainable seafood choice available wild and farmed. Halibut’s a great substitution, too, if you can’t find bass at your local market. For this all-in-one supper, you’ll sauté shallots and make a quick vinaigrette before cooking the striped bass and spinach and plating it altogether.

Striped Bass With Toasted-Shallot Vinaigrette and Spinach
Photo: Jen Causey
Hands On Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Yield:
4 serves

Ingredients

  • 3 shallots, sliced into rings

  • ½ cup plus 3 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 tablespoon capers, chopped

  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

  • kosher salt and black pepper

  • 4 6-ounce pieces striped bass or halibut

  • 2 bunches spinach (about 1 pound), trimmed

Directions

  1. In a saucepan, over medium-low heat, simmer the shallots in ½ cup of the oil until they are light golden brown, about 12 minutes.

  2. Transfer the shallots to a bowl and stir in the capers, vinegar, and ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper. Set aside.

  3. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

  4. Season the fish with ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper and cook until opaque, about 4 minutes per side. Divide among plates.

  5. Wipe out the skillet and heat the remaining 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat. Add the spinach, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper.

  6. Cook, stirring, until wilted, 2 to 3 minutes. Serve with the striped bass, drizzling the vinaigrette over the top.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

307 Calories
17g Fat
6g Carbs
34g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Calories 307
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17g 22%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 136mg 45%
Sodium 757mg 33%
Total Carbohydrate 6g 2%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 34g
Calcium 150mg 12%
Iron 5mg 28%

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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