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Whole Smoke-Roasted Striped Bass and Rocket Pesto Recipe

Whole Smoke-Roasted Striped Bass and Rocket Pesto Recipe

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Whole Smoke-Roasted Striped Bass and Rocket Pesto

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 whole striped bass or salmon, around 20 to 30 lb (9 to 13.7 kg), scaled
2 cups (475 ml) olive oil
5 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
5 cups (300 g) fresh italian parsley leaves
8 sprigs rosemary , needles removed and stems discarded
1 cup (235 ml) fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup (75 g) kosher salt
2 tbsp (12 g) ground black pepper
2 cups (80 g) loosely packed basil leaves
10 tarragon sprigs
12 thyme sprigs
rocket pesto
cheesy grilled corn
1 1/2 cups (220 g) pistachios, shells removed, toasted
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 cup (50 g) grated parmigiano-reggiano
1 lb (455 g) arugula (also known as rocket)
2 cups (475 ml) olive oil
kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper , to taste
2 egg yolks
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 tbsp (30 ml) fresh lemon juice
2 cups (475 ml) vegetable oil
kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper , to taste
20 ears corn, shucked , snapped in half, and blanched for 30 seconds
4 cups (480 g) crumbled queso fresco (if you can'tsp find queso fresco, feta works as well)
1/2 cup (64 g) chili powder
10 limes, cut into 6 wedges each

Directions:

Make sure the fish has had all its scales removed, and that the inside cavity is clean. If there are any scales left, remove them using the back of a knife to scrape the skin from tail to head. Pat the skin dry with a towel.
Prepare smoker and bring heat to 400degreesF (200degreesC). We recommend oak or hickory as the smoke wood.
In a blender, puree the olive oil, garlic, 5 cups (300 g) parsley leaves, rosemary, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth. Coat the fish with the herb mixture inside and out. Stuff the cavity with the basil, tarragon, thyme, and remaining 1 bunch parsley.
Transfer fish to a large foil-lined baking sheet, and smoke for 5 minutes for every inch (2.5 cm) the fish measures at its largest circumference, or until the fish's internal temperature reaches 140 degrees F (60 degrees C).
To serve, gently transfer roasted fish to a large platter or cutting board and drizzle with Rocket Pesto. Serve with Cheesy Grilled Corn.
For the pesto:
Pesto is traditionally made with basil, garlic, parmesan or pecorino cheese, pine nuts, and olive oil, but we thought we'd shake things up a bit by replacing the basil with arugula and substituting pistachios for pine nuts.
In a food processor, puree the pistachios, garlic, and cheese. Add arugula and pulse to combine. With the motor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
Yield: 4 cups (946 ml)
For Corn:
Grilled corn with cotija cheese (a hard, dry cheese named for the town in Mexico from whence it originates), mayonnaise, and a dusting of chili powder is popular street food in Mexico. One bite and it's easy to see why. Here's our version.
To make the aioli:
In the bowl of a food processor, puree the egg yolks, garlic, and lemon juice. With the motor running, slowly drizzle in oil to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a bowl and reserve.
To make the corn:
Prepare grill. When fire is medium-hot (you should not be able to hold your hand over the coals for more than 10 seconds), grill corn for about 5 minutes, rolling it to toast all sides and keep it from burning (C). Remove from grill and slather with aioli, then sprinkle with queso fresco and chili powder. Serve with lime wedges.
Yield: 20 servings

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	765.56 Kcal (3205 kJ)
Calories from fat	139.18 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	15.46g	24%
Cholesterol	564.53mg	188%
Sodium	501.17mg	21%
Potassium	2057.72mg	44%
Total Carbs	21.64g	7%
Sugars	3.41g	14%
Dietary Fiber	3.83g	15%
Protein	127.15g	254%
Vitamin C	17.1mg	28%
Iron	8.3mg	46%
Calcium	127mg	13%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	93.81 Kcal (393 kJ)
Calories from fat	17.05 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.89g	24%
Cholesterol	69.17mg	188%
Sodium	61.41mg	21%
Potassium	252.14mg	44%
Total Carbs	2.65g	7%
Sugars	0.42g	14%
Dietary Fiber	0.47g	15%
Protein	15.58g	254%
Vitamin C	2.1mg	28%
Iron	1mg	46%
Calcium	15.6mg	13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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