Sea Bass With Spicy Strawberry Sauce

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A very unique and special entree; the sauce really perks up the sea bass, its acidity cuts through the richness of the fish and creates a nice sweet heat". I like this with rice and a salad sprinkled with pine nuts."

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Steps

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In a plastic zipper bag , combine sea bass fillets , salt and pepper to taste , and tabasco sauce.

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Refrigerate at least 4 hours.

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Up to overnight is fine.

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In a small saucepan combine the 3 / 4 tablespoons tabasco sauce , strawberry preserves , vinegar , soy sauce , seafood cocktail sauce and garlic powder.

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Simmer over low heat , stirring occasionally.

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Correct seasoning with salt to taste.

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In the meantime , saute the marinated sea bass fillets in the olive oil until fish is lightly browned and flakes easily but is not dry , about 5 to 6 minutes per side.

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Serve immediately , drizzled with the strawberry sauce.

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Garnish with strawberry slices.

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Ingredients

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sea bass fillets, salt and black pepper, tabasco sauce, olive oil, strawberry preserves, red wine vinegar, soy sauce, seafood cocktail sauce, garlic powder, salt, strawberry slices