Croatian Grilled Sea Bass with White Bean & Tomato Ragù and Charred Polenta
Prep 20 min · Cook 35 min · Serves 4 · medium

Pan-seared branzino featuring Adriatic coastal flavors, topped with a rustic white bean and sun-dried tomato ragù, served alongside crispy pan-grilled polenta rounds infused with rosemary and garlic. A sophisticated yet approachable Mediterranean dinner celebrating Croatian Dalmatian cuisine.
Ingredients
- 4 fillets (6 oz each) Sea bass fillets (skin-on, pin bones removed), Ask fishmonger to remove pin bones
- 6 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil, High quality, divided
- 1 can (14.5 oz) Canned diced tomatoes, San Marzano preferred, no added sugar
- 1/4 cup Sun-dried tomatoes (oil-packed), Chopped
- 1.5 cups Cannellini beans (cooked or canned, drained), Rinsed if canned
- 6 cloves Garlic cloves, Minced
- 1 medium Yellow onion, Finely diced
- 4 sprigs Fresh rosemary sprigs, About 1 tbsp leaves
- 1 cup Cornmeal (polenta, stone-ground), Whole grain
- 4 cups Vegetable broth, Low-sodium
- 1/4 cup Red wine, Dry red wine (optional, use broth if preferred)
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, Pitted, halved


