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Sea Bass Tortelli in Fish Broth

A delightful dish combining fresh sea bass with delicate tortelli pasta in a rich, savory broth, perfect for a nutritious meal.
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the broth
  • 1 each sea bass (around 20 oz.)
  • 1 each carrot
  • 1 each celery stalk
  • ½ each onion
  • 1 bunch dill
  • 1 bunch parsley
  • 1 pinch salt
For the tortelli dough
  • 1 5/8 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 pinch salt
For the filling
  • 1 ¾ oz. fresh cream
  • 1 each egg white
  • Zest of ½ each lemon
  • Zest of ½ each orange
  • 1 pinch pepper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cut the carrot, celery, and onion into small pieces.
  2. Fillet the sea bass and skin the fillets. Eliminate the head, rinse the other scraps, and put them in a large pot with the carrot, celery, and onion.
  3. Cover with water and add 1 bunch of dill and 1 bunch of parsley, plus a pinch of salt.
  4. Place over medium heat and cook until the water begins to steam.
Cooking the broth
  1. Cook the broth without ever bringing it to a boil for about 30 minutes.
Make the dough
  1. Mix the flour with the eggs and a pinch of salt in a separate bowl.
  2. Work the mixture until it becomes smooth and elastic.
  3. Cover with plastic wrap and let it rest for around 30 minutes.
Prepare the filling
  1. Remove the bones from the sea bass fillets using fish bone tweezers and cut the fillets into small pieces.
  2. Blend the fillets with the cream, egg white, a sprig of dill, salt, pepper, the lemon zest, and the orange zest.
Shape the tortelli
  1. Roll out the dough into a very thin sheet.
  2. Place the filling in a pastry bag and distribute it on the dough in small, well-spaced walnut-sized balls.
  3. Cut squares of dough with a fluted pastry cutter (about 2 inches on each side).
  4. Close them into a triangle over the filling, joining the two tips to seal the tortelli.
Cook the tortelli
  1. Strain the fish broth and put it back in the saucepan; bring it nearly to a boil and add a pinch of salt.
  2. Add the tortelli and cook for 2-3 minutes, being careful not to let it boil.
Serving
  1. Serve in bowls with the broth and garnish with fresh sprigs of dill.

Notes

If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. You can also freeze the tortelli before cooking them. For best results, freeze them on a baking sheet and, once solid, transfer them to a freezer-safe bag.