Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

0/8 checked
2
servings
0.25 cup

olive oil

2 pound

Yukon Gold potatoes

peeled and sliced 1/8-inch thick

1 pinch

Sea salt

1 pinch

ground black pepper

2 pound

wild striped bass fillet

with skin

1 cup

pitted picholine olives

8 unit

bay leaves

2 unit

lemons

in thin wedges

Step 1
~3 min

Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.

Step 2
~3 min

Brush a shallow baking dish with olive oil.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 3
~3 min

Arrange potato slices in the dish, overlapping slightly.

Step 4
~3 min

Drizzle 2 tablespoons of olive oil over the potatoes.

Step 5
~3 min

Season potatoes with salt and pepper.

Step 6
~3 min

Bake for 20 minutes.

Step 7
~3 min

Remove dish from oven.

Step 8
~3 min

Season the flesh side of the striped bass with salt and pepper.

Step 9
~3 min

Place the fish skin side up on top of the potatoes.

Step 10
~3 min

Drizzle the remaining olive oil over the fish.

Step 11
~3 min

Scatter picholine olives around the fish.

Step 12
~3 min

Place bay leaves on top of the fish.

Step 13
~3 min

Cover the dish with parchment paper.

Step 14
~3 min

Bake for another 20 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through.

Step 15
~3 min

Check for doneness by inserting a sharp knife into the thickest part of the fish; it should penetrate easily.

Step 16
~3 min

Garnish with lemon wedges.

Step 17
~3 min

Serve immediately.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Ensure the potatoes are sliced thinly for even cooking.

Don't overcook the fish; it should be just cooked through.

Adjust seasoning according to taste.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

Potatoes can be sliced ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side of green salad.

Serve with crusty bread.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Green Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Mediterranean

Cultural Significance

Simple, healthy Mediterranean diet staple

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

weeknight dinner
family meal

Popularity Score

65/100

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