Sea Bass With Basil Sauce

• fresh basil leaves↗3 cups

  packed

• fresh parsley↗1 1⁄2 cups

  packed

• grated lemon peel1⁄2 teaspoon
• garlic clove↗1
• olive oil↗6 tablespoons

  divided

• fish stock or 2/3 cup bottled clam juice↗2⁄3 cup
• shallot↗1

  chopped

• fresh lemon juice↗2 tablespoons
• whipping cream↗1 tablespoon
• butter↗1 tablespoon
• hot pepper sauce↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• sea bass fillets4 ounces

  (6 ounce)

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to broil.

2. 2

   Puree first 4 ingredients and 4 tablespoons oil in processor. Over medium heat bring stock and next 5 ingredients to simmer in medium saucepan. Add basil puree; stir just to heat through. Remove from heat and season with salt and pepper.

3. 3

   Meanwhile, place fish on greased or foil lined rimmed baking sheet. Brush with 2 tablespoons oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. On top rack broil fish until opaque in center, about 4 minutes per side.

4. 4

   Spoon sauce onto plates. Top with fish.