Prosciutto Roasted Bass with Autumn Vegetables
Fish
2 cups diced butternut squash, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about½ squash)
2 cups peeled and diced Yukon Gold potatoes, but into 1/2-inch cubes (about 2 potatoes
2 cups peeled and diced parsnips, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 3 large parsnips)
2 cups peeled and diced carrots, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 3 large)
Olive oil
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon minced garlic
6 (8-ounce) skinless fish fillets, such as striped bass or halibut)
6 thin slices prosciutto di Parma
8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter
6 sprigs fresh rosemary
3 tablespoons lemon juice (from 1 large lemon)
8 lemon wedges
Heat oven to 400 degrees.
In a large bowl, toss the squash, potatoes, parsnips, and carrots. Drizzle one-third cup of olive oil on the vegetables and season with 1½ teaspoons of salt and½ teaspoons of pepper. Toss to combine. Spread the vegetables in a single layer on a large, rimmed baking sheet and roast them until they are barely tender, about 30 minutes, tossing halfway through for even cooking and coloring. Remove the pan from the oven and toss in the garlic, then roast until the vegetables are tender, an additional 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, line another baking pan with foil and place a baking or cooling rack on top of the foil. Lightly brush the fish fillets on both sides with olive oil and season each with one-forth teaspoon of salt and one-eighth teaspoon of pepper. Wrap a slice of prosciutto around each fillet, forming a wide band around the center and overlapping the ends on the underside of each fillet. Arrange the fillets on a rack, at least 1 inch apart, and roast ntil the fish is opaque, is firm to the touch and begins to flake, about 10 to 15 minutes. Do not overcook.
While the vegetables and fish are roasting, melt the butter over medium hat in a medium saute pan. Add the rosemary sprigs and reduce the heat to med-low. Cook, shaking the pan gently, until the rosemary leaves are just crisp and the butter begins to brown, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat, discard the rosemary and stir in the lemon juice.
To serve, place the fish on a platter or on individual plates and spoon the rosemary butter over the fillets. Surround the fish with the vegetables, garnish with lemon wedges, and serve hot.