Striped Basstrami
1 1/2 pounds striped bass fillet, skinned
2 tablespoons coriander seeds
2 tablespoons mustard seeds
2 teaspoons cumin seeds
1 teaspoons coarsely ground pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 lemons, juiced
Cut bass into 4 serving pieces. In a coffee grinder, coarsely grind up coriander, mustard, cumin and
pepper. Coat fish with mixture and garlic. Drizzle on olive oil and set in refrigerator for at least 4
hours, turning every hour or so. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Over high heat, sauté fish (in
ovenproof pan) to sear. Pop into oven for 5 minutes to cook. Remove fish from pan and add
lemon juice. Cook down o stove until syrupy. Serve over fish.
Prep Time: 4 hours 10 minutes Cooking Time: 15 minutes