Blame it on my brother. I was minding my own business, managing a balancing act with multiple roles, and along comes Eric with an inspirational suggestion that got me thinking. Impulsive as usual, I started another blog; recipe 2 recipe. Check it out. You’ll find another draw with Jittery Cook’s Blueberry Gin as the prize.

Pan Roasted Sea Bass with Portobello Mushrooms Ingredients

• 1 lb sea bass, 1 inch thick steak or fillet
• 3 large Portobello mushrooms
• 1/2 c red onion, finely chopped
• 2-3 T olive oil
• 1 t butter
• 1/4 c red wine (or white)
• sea salt
• freshly ground black pepper
• 2 T chopped parsley

Preheat oven on roast to 420 degrees. Heat 1-2 T olive oil on high in a large, heavy, oven proof skillet. Cook onion for about 5 minutes on medium-low, until transluscent. Add mushrooms, cooking on medium for about 5 minutes. Add wine, butter, salt and pepper, cooking until mushrooms taste done. Place mushrooms around the perimeter of a plate.

Season fish on both sides with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in the same skillet. Sear the fish on 1 side for about 5 minutes.

Flip the fish, cooking the second side for 1 minute, then place the pan into the preheated oven, cooking through for about 5 more minutes, or until the fish flakes. Gently remove skin and bones.

Serve the fish surrounded by the mushrooms, garnishing with parsley. Goes well with  Spinach, Watermelon, Strawberry Salad and a baked potato.

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Final notes:

• This recipe was heavily inspired by The Reluctant Gourmet who demystified the art of stove top to oven cooking. So this is what happens when you combine reluctant with jittery.
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