- 2 fillets of sea bass
- 4 slices of lemon
- 4 basil leaves
- 75g/3oz butter, plus extra for buttering aluminium foil
- 100ml/3½fl oz vermouth
- 200g/7oz spinach leaves
- 110g/4oz fresh peas, podded
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Preheat the oven to 190C/375F/Gas 5.
- Fold two sheets of tin foil into large squares and butter the shiny sides.
- Place a fillet on each buttered square of foil, flesh side down.
- For each portion, top with 2 slices of lemon, 2 basil leaves, 25g/1oz of butter and some salt and pepper.
- Fold the foil over the fish to make an envelope, and pour 50ml/2fl oz of vermouth into each pocket.
- Leave for a few seconds to settle, then crimp the envelope edges to seal and place in the oven for 15 minutes.
- Once cooked, remove the fish from the oven and strain the juice from each parcel into a saucepan.
- Bring to the boil and reduce by half, then add the remaining butter.
- Bring a saucepan of water to the boil, place a steamer on top then add the spinach and cover with a lid.
- Steam until just wilted, then remove and season with salt and black pepper.
- Bring a pan of salted water to the boil, then add the peas, boil for 3-5 minutes until just tender then drain and season with salt and black pepper.
- To serve, put the fish with the lemon slices and basil onto warmed plates, then pour over the sauce. Serve with the spinach and peas.