Grab Your Dinner Here!
That’s right, this is lower Manhattan, where the Atlantic Ocean flows into New York Bay before becoming the Hudson River, which then heads northbound – an you can see it all on the beautiful Hudson Riverwalk:
That’s New Jersey across the river – and boy can you see a LOT from this spot! Here’s a video look – from the Statue of Liberty to the Hudson River walk and then up to the Freedom Tower:
The Hudson River is gorgeous to look at – because you are staring at your dinner!
You see, for the first time in more than 50 years, you can fish New York’s Hudson River – and eat your catch!
Yes, that’s how “A.I.” describes this photo it generated for me, and how I imagine fishermen and women are going to look now that the river is clean enough to eat out of!
More on that story in a moment, but to celebrate, I’m going to make a Sea Bass dish that celebrates the news!
Ummm…So Where’s The Fish?!?!?!
Alright, calm down – this fish dish is being served with roasted vegetables – and those get started first!
6-8 baby red Potatoes
1 Yellow Onion cut into chunks
12 cloves Garlic
2 large Fennel bulbs
4 Carrots
1 tsp Oregano
1 tsp Thyme
4 tsp Olive Oil
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
Get started with the easy part: boil the baby red potatoes for about 20 minutes…this will soften them up for the “smash” that is about to come.
Preheat oven to 375° F.
Slice the fennel bulbs lengthwise into ½-inch-thick slices, along with the carrots and onions, plus garlic and season with salt and pepper.
Arrange them in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet or glass dish like I did, hit them with olive oil and roast them for 30 minutes, or until they are fork tender…here’s how I did it!
As for those boiled baby red potatoes: drain them, then smash them a bit, add olive oil and salt and pepper, and put them in next to the other roasting vegetables as well…so easy!
Now, time to get that fresh caught fish from the Hudson River!
Or, freshly caught from somewhere else and sold to me at the terrific Citarella Market in New York…fish from the Hudson River isn’t being sold commercially yet, BUT you can catch it yourself and safely use it as well!
I started with those store bought fresh Sea Bass, which the fishmonger expertly turned into these!
4 8 oz skin-on wild striped bass fillets cut about 1-inch thick
Sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
2 tablespoon butter – or even a bit more…
While the vegetables are roasting, rinse the fillets and pat them dry with paper towels, then season with salt and pepper
Drop the butter into a large, heavy sauté pan, heat over medium heat and put the fillets flesh-side up in the pan and cook for about 3 to 4 minutes per side for a 1-inch-thick fillet (a 2-inch-thick fillet will need 5 to 6 minutes per side). Be patient and resist the temptation to flip sooner, and only flip once.
Press on them regularly to get that skin crisp
Here’s a look:
Once that skin gets crispy, flip over and let the flesh cook for 2-3 minutes – to serve, lay your vegetables and smashed potatoes down and then put the sea bass, crispy skin side up, on the plate. Here’s how easy it is:
And Here’s Your Hudson River Sea Bass!
Maybe one day I will fish the Hudson River, because since the Sea Bass is safe to eat, it’s a delicious fish!
This turned out really well: the sea bass really loves that butter, and the crispy skin is not only edible but delicious!
As you can see, this baby smashed red potatoes are a nice addition, and I also added some broccoli rabe with marinate red onion…a very filling meal!
I mentioned Salsa Verde as well, which I had on the side…it was also great to add, and so easy to make – remember?
Vibrant, fresh and spicy too!
Here’s that Salsa Verde recipe!
Here’s a look at how fun it is to walk along the Hudson River and look at all the water holding your dinner!
If you aren’t quite ready to fish from New York’s west side, you can also just buy some great salmon and make this!
This is one of my favorite new recipesL a spicy salmon and green olive stew…see the recipe here!
I love salmon and am always on the lookout for new recipes to try, like this one!
This salmon with herby feta was delicious…and good for you too!
Here is the recipe:
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So, be honest: are you ready to eat out of New York’s Hudson River yet?
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Shared both posts on Twitter, John. Sea Bass is my wife’s favourite fish! (Mine is Monkfish)
Best wishes, Pete. 🐟