A Vibrant Dish
Ingredients
- 1 (8-ounce) black rockfish (black bass) fillet, cut into 2 portions
- 2 Japanese sweet potatoes, cut into ¼” half moons
- 4 tablespoons sunflower oil, divided
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ⅛ teaspoon red chili flakes
- 1 bunch kale, stemmed and chopped into 1" pieces
- 1 tablespoon tamari (or soy sauce)
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 2 tablespoons scallions, minced
- Sesame seeds (optional)
- Toasted sesame oil (optional)
- Salt to taste
- Parchment paper
Directions
Roast Potatoes
Preheat Oven to 400° F.
Line a sheet pan with parchment paper, toss sweet potatoes with 1 tablespoon sunflower oil and salt. Roast until lightly browned, 25-30 minutes.
Make Greens
Heat 1 tablespoon sunflower oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté garlic and red chili flakes for 30 seconds. Add kale and a sprinkle of salt until kale starts to wilt. Add 1 tablespoon water and allow the kale to wilt, 2-3 minutes.
Prep Black Rockfish
Place each fish fillet portion on a parchment rectangle, sprinkle with salt and half of the tamari. Fold parchment into tightly sealed packets around the fish by rolling, pressing and crimping the sides of the paper.
Cook Black Rockfish
Cook in the 400 degree oven for 6-8 minutes. Remove the black rockfish from the parchment pockets and place in the middle of a serving platter.
Finish Black Rockfish
Heat 2 tablespoons sunflower oil in a small pot over medium-high heat. When just heated and shimmering, add ginger and scallions, stir quickly to release aromas for 10-15 seconds.
Plate
Place the greens and sweet potatoes around the cooked black rockfish fillets. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and toasted sesame oil. Pour scallion-ginger oil over the black rockfish fillets.
Alia's pro cooking tip: Double or triple the sweet potatoes and greens to make extra for leftovers. Just reheat and top with a fried egg and hot sauce for breakfast the next morning!
Know Your Cook
Alia Dalal
A friend of Sitka Salmon Shares, Alia Dalal is a renowned health and wellness chef in the Chicago area. She’s cooked in Michelin-starred restaurants, prepared meals for movie stars, and was named Healthy Cook of the Year by Cooking Light Magazine in 2010. She now focuses on helping others look and feel their best by providing cooking classes and personal chef services that focus on healthy, vibrant, and delicious fare. Recipes such as this one for steamed black rockfish with roasted sweet potatoes and garlic greens show off her talents! Check out all of Alia’s services at her website.
