Pan-seared whiting with capers
Prep
20m
Cook
15m
serves
4
Capers and prosciutto take this elegant meal to new heights.
Ingredients (9)
- 8 small (60g each) skinless whiting fillets
- 8 thin prosciutto slices
- 24 large sage leaves, plus 2 tablespoons extra shredded sage
- 3 teaspoons olive oil
- 300ml dry white wine
- 60g wild rocket
- 175g thin green beans, halved
- 1 tablespoon baby capers, plus extra to serve
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Method
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1.Place 1 prosciutto slice on a work surface. Top with 3 sage leaves and 1 whiting fillet and roll to enclose. Repeat with remaining prosciutto, sage and whiting.
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2.Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large non-stick frypan over medium-high heat. Cook whiting, in batches, for 1 minute or until golden. Turn heat to medium-low and cook on other side for 1-2 minutes until golden and cooked. Transfer to a plate and cover to keep warm.
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3.Add wine to pan and bring to the boil over high heat. Boil until reduced by half, then strain through a fine sieve into a jug and stir in shredded sage.
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4.Meanwhile, combine remaining olive oil and remaining ingredients in a bowl with a pinch of sugar. Season to taste and toss well.
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5.To serve, divide rocket salad and whiting among 4 plates, then drizzle with sauce and scatter with extra capers.
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