Instructions: Crusted Sea Bass: Grind nuts with 1/2 cup flour in food processor. Beat egg or whites in bowl. Season fish with sea salt and pepper to taste. Coat lightly with flour, then dip into egg, then into nut mixture, coating all sides. Chill 1 hour.

Red Curry Sauce: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in saucepan. Add onion and saute until golden brown. Add curry paste and stir 1 minute. Add broth and coconut milk. Boil 3 minutes, then stir in lime juice, garlic, ginger, tomato, cilantro, fish sauce and sugar and simmer until lightly thickened, about 20 minutes. Strain and season to taste with sea salt.

Assembly: Heat 1/4 cup olive oil in skillet. Add fish and cook until golden brown and crusty on all sides, about 12 minutes. Place some of warm sauce on each individual plate. Place 1 piece fish on top. Dot with creme fraiche. Accompany with Stuffed Eggplant (see recipe).

This recipe yields 6 servings.

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