Seared Striped Bass (the Secrets Restaurants Won't Tell You)

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  • Опубликовано: 19 авг 2024
  • Seared Striped Bass
    Fish substitutions: red snapper
    For each serving:
    6-8oz striped bass with skin
    2 tsp oil (canola, grapeseed, of some other oil for high heat)
    1 tsp butter (optional)
    Salt to taste
    Diagonally score the skin of the fish in 1 inch intervals to prevent curling. Cut the fish into portions. Sprinkle the fish with salt on all sides at least 30 minutes and up to 2 days before cooking. Keep refrigerated.
    If your fish is thicker than 1 inch, preheat the oven to 400F (200C). Set a non-stick or well seasoned cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the oil and wait for it to preheat. Dry the fish well with paper towels. Smooth out the skin and place the fish in the skillet skin-side down. Cook until the skin is very brown and crispy, 3-5 minutes. When the skin is almost there, you can add the butter to the pan, but that’s optional.
    Flip the fish and take the pan off heat. If you are working with relatively thin fish, a minute or two in the turned off pan will finish it. If your fish is more than 1 inch thick, place the pan in the oven and check up on your fish every couple of minutes. Plan on the total cooking time (stove top + oven) being 6-8 minutes per inch of thickness. To check for doneness, separate the flakes in the thickest part. If the fish is almost opaque (but not quite), it’s done. It will continue to cook as it rests, so don’t wait for it to be completely opaque before you take it off heat. Remove to a plate (make sure you put the fish back together if you broke it) and let it rest for 5 minutes.
    In this video, I served it with:
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Комментарии • 109

  • @Semiotichazey
    @Semiotichazey 3 года назад +8

    I used this recipe as a guideline when I prepared Chilean sea bass (ie toothfish) and the tips here were invaluable to achieving perfect doneness. I started with two fillets, and each had varying thickness. I ended up cutting each fillet in half, cooking the thinner parts entirely in the pan and finishing the thicker parts in the oven. Amazingly, all four pieces came out flaky and moist, and the skin was nearly as crispy as pork belly. Thank, Helen.

  • @Yayojayoful
    @Yayojayoful 3 года назад +7

    You're the best cooking channel on youtube now. Goodbye, Chef John.

  • @bobbinino6880
    @bobbinino6880 5 лет назад +16

    I never comment but I love your personality... you made watching a fish cook so cute and entertaining. 🤗 thank you for the tips also.

  • @Frederic1406
    @Frederic1406 2 года назад +1

    I am a Catalan so I have to add a few things. First the main Caralan prononciation is more something like "roomescoo", with "oo" sounds like in the word "food" (when the letter o is not in the stressed syllable of the word, it is pronounced "oo").
    Then for food aspects: dried rehydrated peppers called nyores (ñoras in Spanish), similar to Mexican cascabel peppers, would be more typical. And the tomato and garlic (with even some bread) should be roasted. But all in all the ingredients and the techniques are there in your recipe so thanks for sharing it to the world!
    One last thing: there is a fantastic salad called Xató which is relying heavily on this sauce, I love it, you should check for it.

  • @thomasmagleby
    @thomasmagleby 4 года назад +25

    you had me at "your bass will kick ass"

  • @lisayerace5578
    @lisayerace5578 5 лет назад +8

    Helen, you’re a wealth of cooking information! Thank you!

  • @whocares6901
    @whocares6901 3 года назад +2

    Wow, that was just plain spoken kick-ass sea bass. I did it like you said and loved it!

  • @NeilSpoonhower
    @NeilSpoonhower 7 лет назад +28

    "Striped Bass That Kicks A@@" Love it! and the lighting looks good!

  • @modernpolymath
    @modernpolymath 5 лет назад +3

    Awesome personality- "your bass will kick ass" I love it.

  • @artgamesforfun
    @artgamesforfun 3 года назад +2

    I'm addicted to your videos which are so educational and fun to watch - thank you for inspiring me. Love your Russian accent :)

    • @cerebrusprime4742
      @cerebrusprime4742 2 года назад

      Go to 6:06 to hear her real accent. ..😹😹😹😹😹😹

  • @CharlotteMielziner
    @CharlotteMielziner 2 года назад +4

    Excellent presentation. Good tips for creating that lovely char and to keep it from drying out. Subscribed because Helen was willing to share the answers to why these techniques work. I'm just one of those people who always wants to know why. Thanks!

  • @tamekaconley9753
    @tamekaconley9753 Год назад

    I LOVE STRIPER FISHING...MY FREEZER IS FULL OF THEM..need more recipes..tankyou

  • @rexlau175
    @rexlau175 7 лет назад +8

    great to learn a skill to avoid the fish dry.

  • @marcomartins6405
    @marcomartins6405 3 года назад +1

    my goodness im going to watch everyone of your videos. lovely. thank you

  • @jefflipsitt7559
    @jefflipsitt7559 7 лет назад +10

    Helen, the studio lighting is only surpassed by your excelllent presentation! Oh my, that striper dish looks fabulously delish! Gonna try to catch a keeper on our next romp around the Harbor Islands. Cheers!

    • @helenrennie
      @helenrennie  7 лет назад +2

      Thank you so much for your feedback Jeff!

  • @denniserrolhawley2762
    @denniserrolhawley2762 6 лет назад +3

    Hi, Helen!!!! I have just now become another of your subscribers. I like practically any kind of fish, so I see this video as being a really ideal way to cook fish!!!! Also, I like the pattern that appears behind you on the wall!!!!

    • @helenrennie
      @helenrennie  6 лет назад

      Thanks for subscribing :) Yes, this method is very versatile. Hope it serves you well. The pattern behind me is my IKEA window panels :)

  • @horizontbeskrajneinovacije6440
    @horizontbeskrajneinovacije6440 4 года назад +2

    Thank You...Great videos, Great explanations, great tutor....

  • @iceman9109
    @iceman9109 5 лет назад +2

    This is such a fantastic channel. I’m so glad I found it.

  • @DavidKozinski
    @DavidKozinski 6 лет назад +5

    Trying this tonight thank you. The lighting looked great as well.

    • @helenrennie
      @helenrennie  6 лет назад +2

      can't wait to hear how it comes out.

    • @DavidKozinski
      @DavidKozinski 6 лет назад +2

      It turned out beautiful. Thank you..

    • @helenrennie
      @helenrennie  6 лет назад +1

      Yay! so glad you enjoyed it :)

  • @keetrandling4530
    @keetrandling4530 4 года назад +1

    May I just say that your background tablecloth is perfect!

  • @shelleybaby9397
    @shelleybaby9397 Год назад

    Great Job! Fantastic! You deserve your own show!!

  • @thealize808
    @thealize808 4 года назад +1

    Hi Helen. Made your pasta recipe. Came out great. Thank you.

  • @popwisdom222
    @popwisdom222 5 лет назад +1

    Beautiful method! I never saw the carrot technique, interesting!! I saw comment below about the silicon handle. Nonstick & silicon handles both make me nervous too. Though I use a silo-pad for baking and non-stick coatings “should” be safe under 450°. Old habits...

  • @neilaltschuler6064
    @neilaltschuler6064 Год назад

    I catch them and eat them. Great technique. Thank you

  • @jayan166
    @jayan166 4 года назад +1

    Thanks very much 🌹 🌹 🌹

  • @peterheinzo515
    @peterheinzo515 Год назад

    you can also weigh the fish down in the initial minutes of searing

  • @arlenepospisil586
    @arlenepospisil586 Год назад

    Thank you!

  • @davidshultz3442
    @davidshultz3442 7 лет назад +9

    How you are just fantastic I love your presentation your sense of humor you're extremely talented. And I must not forget Dimension you're extremely attractive. Did I mention how much I'm learning from you that's most important to me there's a lot of cooks and chefs and Proclaim this and that people out there on RUclips land but you're A Cut Above pardon the pun. I rarely make comments on the RUclips channels and I do mean rarely and this one is in the clear exception to the rule thank you keep up the great work and I'll keep watching and supporting your Channel bye for now. Schultz'y

    • @helenrennie
      @helenrennie  7 лет назад +1

      Thank you so much for the comment. I am glad you are enjoying my videos :)

    • @tedwasserman1113
      @tedwasserman1113 4 года назад

      David Shultz And I’m also in love with Helen just like you! Ted Wasserman

  • @beebees9326
    @beebees9326 5 лет назад +1

    Your explanation is detailed, 👍

  • @ivey10k
    @ivey10k 3 года назад

    I luv this woman!!!

  • @RobertClavin508
    @RobertClavin508 2 года назад

    thank you!

  • @robfcum
    @robfcum 6 лет назад +1

    Very informative..
    Great tips.

  • @HendersonHinchfinch
    @HendersonHinchfinch 2 года назад

    I use the same grapeseed oil from Trader Joe’s! They usually have it cheaper than other places

  • @jaehaerys48
    @jaehaerys48 6 лет назад +2

    Looks great! I will have to try this soon.

    • @helenrennie
      @helenrennie  6 лет назад +1

      can't wait to hear your feedback.

  • @Ardoxsho
    @Ardoxsho 3 года назад

    Great video. Thanks!

  • @rudrabarathan2737
    @rudrabarathan2737 3 года назад

    It's so beautiful.

  • @trqhbib
    @trqhbib 3 года назад

    Helen with the cute Russian accent, great advice and finished striper. Lucky husband. He better know how to keep a designer wife happy.

  • @ocrun6765
    @ocrun6765 3 года назад

    Wow, you did it perfect.

  • @oliverjackson6121
    @oliverjackson6121 7 лет назад +3

    Nice

  • @sjt275
    @sjt275 5 лет назад

    I am very jealous of Mr Rennie , Helen is beautiful in mind ,body and spirit !

  • @Joyful-Heart777
    @Joyful-Heart777 4 года назад

    Love your videos!!

  • @fotiosastoria2766
    @fotiosastoria2766 2 года назад

    My Bass kicked ass

  • @gao2019
    @gao2019 2 года назад

    RUclips bé gạo bên tre luon ung ho chuong trinh cua Co

  • @SylveaGould
    @SylveaGould 4 года назад

    I wish I could get fish like this in my area!

  • @mandeepstan
    @mandeepstan 5 лет назад +1

    It was wonderful, spot on!!! 😘

  • @cravewithchrys156
    @cravewithchrys156 7 лет назад +1

    Beautiful

  • @Maitairanch
    @Maitairanch Год назад

    Impressed

  • @grandpacavendish4422
    @grandpacavendish4422 7 лет назад +2

    Hello Helen: A great-looking dish (...and, I'm sure very tasty). What type of non-stick skillet are you using, that has plastic handles that can go into a hot oven? I could really use one of those. Thanks for these super helpful videos. Ed

    • @jconrod
      @jconrod 6 лет назад

      Just look for 'Oven Safe' on any non-stick skillet, T-Fal makes some good ones. Also restaurant supply stores are a great place to look!

  • @Ana-fq9to
    @Ana-fq9to 3 года назад

    Beautiful result. I love your videos. I don't have an oven. Can I still cook a seabass nicely?

    • @helenrennie
      @helenrennie  3 года назад +1

      if it's thin, you can do the whole thing in the skillet. if you are dealing with a thick fillet, cut it into pretty thin pieces (about 1 inch wide) so that it cooks through without the oven.

    • @Ana-fq9to
      @Ana-fq9to 3 года назад

      @@helenrennie thank you!

  • @no0bbbb
    @no0bbbb 4 года назад

    Nice job

  • @rxlo1062
    @rxlo1062 6 лет назад

    Looks delicious 😋

  • @tarekmnofe4794
    @tarekmnofe4794 4 года назад

    Its good

  • @gordonhamnett1289
    @gordonhamnett1289 7 лет назад +3

    With a cut this thick could you use the Thermapen to check internal cooking temperature versus visual inspection? 140-145 degrees F.? Thanks! Love the Romesco!!

    • @helenrennie
      @helenrennie  7 лет назад +3

      Yes, you could. Take off heat around 130F and it will finish cooking during rest. I would even take off heat at 125, but that's a personal preference.

    • @gordonhamnett1289
      @gordonhamnett1289 7 лет назад +2

      Thanks for the quick reply! My two sisters and nephew who live in Canada (all avid cooks) also really enjoy your videos!!!

  • @shellygoncalves3056
    @shellygoncalves3056 4 года назад +1

    Just found you during Covid. How much fish per adult is recommended? What size was your striped bass?

    • @helenrennie
      @helenrennie  4 года назад +2

      I'd recommend 6-8 oz of fish (or any animal protein) per adult. If you are cooking while fish, double that to account for head and bones.

    • @shellygoncalves3056
      @shellygoncalves3056 4 года назад +1

      Thank you. Hope to take a class with you when Covid is over.

  • @jamotter8967
    @jamotter8967 Год назад

    What is that? A 3 ounce portion?

  • @Landscapecareercoach
    @Landscapecareercoach 3 года назад

    Now the finished is a whole different fish

  • @stephenrosenfeld833
    @stephenrosenfeld833 3 года назад

    Hi Helen, I fish a lot for wild striped bass in the spring and fall and we're allowed to keep three between 50-65 cm (20-25.5 inches). These fish have longitudinal bands of muddy tasting dark meat just under the skin. We always skin and fillet them to remove this. I've tried cooking whole fish with the skin on but the off taste seems to permeate the entire fish. How do you avoid this? Thanks!

    • @helenrennie
      @helenrennie  3 года назад +1

      I don't have any fishing experience, but I heard that some fish, like bluefish need to be bled immediately after catching. Would that apply to striped bass as well? I don't normally cook striper whole. It's too big and it's hard to get nice crispy skin on the whole fish. But once it's filleted, you can cut trim the dark flesh a little.

    • @stephenrosenfeld833
      @stephenrosenfeld833 3 года назад

      @@helenrennie Thanks for your reply. Yes, it makes quite a difference to bleed the fish out as soon as it's caught (I try to be as humane as possible, but fishing is what it is...). The flesh has pink tinges if you don't and cleaning them is messier. But the dark bands remain so I am reticent to cook a piece as you did with the skin on. We always remove the skin and then cut out the the dark meat. Tell you what. If you're ever coming out this way, I'd be thrilled to take you out fishing! And thank you again for providing these videos for us poor hapless old guys trying to learn how to cook!

    • @jimbiasotti4901
      @jimbiasotti4901 4 месяца назад

      No mention on bigger fish of the amount of mercury content that is also in the skin and fat line...:)

    • @stephenrosenfeld833
      @stephenrosenfeld833 3 месяца назад

      @@jimbiasotti4901 Our fishing regulations booklet recommends a maximum of 8 servings per month for healthy adults. Women who are breastfeeding or might become pregnant, as well as children under 12 should limit themselves to a single serving per month. That's where I fish in northern New Brunswick, Canada. We have another population of striped bass in the south of the province that comes up from Cape Cod. Those fall under different rules and we are advised for everyone to completely avoid consuming the large ones (>100 cm), limiting consumption to two servings a month for fish 75-100 cm, and four servings a month if under 75 cm. Children and women of child bearing age are advised to avoid this population of fish entirely. So it depends where you get them from. Regardless, it is still fun to catch the big ones!

  • @drnitra
    @drnitra 3 года назад

    What kind of sauce you use in this menu? Thanks

    • @helenrennie
      @helenrennie  3 года назад

      romesco -- the link is in the description below the video

  • @tonynoon8693
    @tonynoon8693 7 лет назад +2

    How do you avoid the fishy tasting dark meat under the skin? Most fisherman I know, get rid of it by skinning the fish and then trimming it off.

    • @helenrennie
      @helenrennie  7 лет назад +3

      We call that the blood line. If you cut out all the pin bones separating the fillet into the thin belly part and the thick loin part, you'll remove most of the bloodline. The amount of blood line that you see left in the video is not offensive at all.

    • @tonynoon8693
      @tonynoon8693 7 лет назад +3

      Thank you for the reply. I am learning a lot about cooking fish from your channel, it goes very well with watching the catch and cook videos put out by the fishing channels on You Tube. I would love to see you make a video in collaboration with one of them, such as Elias V, who has a notorious dislike for Bluefish.

    • @helenrennie
      @helenrennie  7 лет назад +2

      I'll have to look up Elias V. If he has a dislike for bluefish, he must be a New Englander, so we are at least in the same geographic location. I have converted many a fisherman into bluefish lovers before, so there is hope!

    • @tonynoon8693
      @tonynoon8693 7 лет назад +2

      New York, but he sometimes comes up for the New England Kayak Fishing Striper Contest in August.

    • @helenrennie
      @helenrennie  7 лет назад +2

      Just sent Elias an e-mail. Leave him a comment about it. Creators usually listen to their viewers more than to other creators :)

  • @KyAl2
    @KyAl2 7 лет назад +2

    Where did the carrots go?

    • @helenrennie
      @helenrennie  7 лет назад +2

      if I was using them for a poultry or meat dish, I'd snack on them afterwards. but after a fish dish, they are not great, so I discard them.

    • @ajaychinoy2438
      @ajaychinoy2438 6 лет назад +1

      Kyle Aldrich hahahahhahha home

    • @KyAl2
      @KyAl2 6 лет назад +1

      I bet a cat would love them.

  • @MartinTheBroker
    @MartinTheBroker 4 года назад +1

    You are awesome and cute!

  • @viktorneyman7179
    @viktorneyman7179 4 года назад

    Privet!

  • @vapanthers3
    @vapanthers3 6 лет назад

    Why did you put a pan with a plastic handle in the oven?

  • @AnaSantos-jq4yi
    @AnaSantos-jq4yi 3 года назад

    Don’t you ever cook whole 🐠?!

  • @cristibasurto1985
    @cristibasurto1985 2 года назад

    You not put salt? Looks good but not flavor😳

  • @Landscapecareercoach
    @Landscapecareercoach 3 года назад

    She broke the fish

  • @yaldacrochet189
    @yaldacrochet189 4 года назад

    Your speech is so good than your cooking

  • @lygillis1
    @lygillis1 3 года назад

    That fish is not cooked properly.

  • @azilex12
    @azilex12 4 года назад

    Not so good

  • @choliqsetiyawan6623
    @choliqsetiyawan6623 7 лет назад +1

    Nice