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Saffron-infused Sea Bass with California Raisins, Butter Beans and Garlic

Yields6 Servings

Ingredients
 2 tbsp olive oil
 6 sea bass or grouper fillets (about 4 ounces each)
 ¾ cup coarsely chopped onions
 ½ cup green bell pepper, seeded and coasely chopped
 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh cilantro
 ½ cup white wine
 ¾ cup California raisins
 1 cup canned butter beans, drained
 Salt and freshly ground black peppper, to taste
 1 tbsp minced garlic (about 2 medium cloves)
 ½ cup clam juice
 ½ tbsp cornstarch
 ½ tbsp saffron threads, crumbled
 2 sprigs of parsley; for garnish
Procedure
1

In large skillet, heat oil to smoking; sear bass fillets until brown, about 2 minutes per side. Add onions, bell pepper and cilantro; cook until onions are soft. Stir in wine, raisins, butter beans and salt and pepper to taste; cover and cook over low heat for about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

6 servings

Serving size

1 fillet, 1/2 cup beans

Amount per serving
Calories270
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g9%

Saturated Fat 1g5%
Cholesterol 45mg15%
Sodium 290mg13%
Total Carbohydrate 26g10%

Dietary Fiber 3g11%
Total Sugars 16g
Protein 25g
Calcium 47mg4%
Iron 2mg12%
Potassium 694mg15%

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