Moroccan Bass in Tomato Vegetable Broth

Yield: 1 Servings
Categories:
BROTH
1/4lbOnions
1/4lbLeeks, white only
2ozShallots
1/4lbCeleriac
1/4lbCarrots
2ozParsnips
1 1/2lbTomatoes, seeded and chopped fine
2Cloves garlic, halved
1Stalk lemongrass
8Sprigs Italian parsley
1Fresh bay leaf
3Sprigs fresh thyme
4White peppercorns
1/2tbCoriander seeds
1/2tbFennel seeds
1Star anise
1tsSea salt
SPICE MIX
3/4ozCoriander seed
1/4ozAnise seed
1/4ozRaw fennel seed
1/4ozRoasted fennel seed
1/2ozMustard seed
1/4ozCardamom seed
1/8ozCumin seed
3/8ozGinger powder
3/8ozStick cinnamon
1/4ozWhite peppercorns
1/4ozBlack peppercorns
1Bay leaf
1/4tsWhole mace (or powdered)
BASS
1lbFillet of wild sea bass, skin on, NOTE: can substitute other fish
1/2tsSpice mix as it is not too delicate
1/2tbSea salt
1/4cChopped cilantro
1/4tsLemon zest finely chopped
1/4tsOrange zest finely chopped
1 1/2cThinsliced and blanched vegetables (zucchini, squash, baby carrots, young turnips, haricot verts, spinach, tomatoes)
pnOf cayenne
Equal portions of the following herbs, enough to make about 1/3 cup:
Chiffonade of green and purple basil
Tarragon, snipped off the stem
Snipped chervil
Chives, about 1 1/2inches long
Herb tops for garnish
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