Seared Sea Bass on a Cream of Leeks, Fennel, Chickpeas and Grana Padano Riserva
Ingredients
4 sea bass fillets
2 leeks
100 g Grana Padano Riserva
2 fennel bulbs
1 l vegetable broth
200 g precooked chickpeas
fennel fronds
chives
extra virgin olive oil
salt & pepperPreparation
In a large saucepan, fry the sliced leeks in a drizzle of olive oil. Add the sliced fennel and the broth and cook on medium heat for 20 minutes, until the fennel is tender. Add the chickpeas and the grated Grana Padano Riserva, season with salt and pepper and, using an immersion blender, purée everything until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Cut the sea bass fillets into slices, grease with a drizzle of olive oil and cook in a non-stick pan on both sides; season with salt and pepper.
Serve the sea bass hot on the warm leek cream, garnished with fennel fronds and chives.