Gilthead sea bream in varoma salt with thermomix

Preparation of Gilthead sea bream in varoma salt with thermomix

1. To start with the preparation of this peculiar cooking technique, it is important to wash and dry the sea bream very well with absorbent paper (do not remove the viscera or remove the scales).
2. In the varoma container place a good amount of salt at the bottom, press to compact a little
3. Place the sea bream on top of that portion of salt and completely cover the fish with the rest of the salt, leaving no space uncovered and pressing so that the coverage is well compacted.
4. Cover the varoma container and reserve.
5. Meanwhile, in the glass of the thermomix, add the water and program.
6. 8 minutes / Varoma temperature / Speed ​​2
7. Once the water boils, remove the beaker from the glass lid and add the varoma container, program.
8. 22 minutes / Varoma temperature / Speed ​​2
9. At the end of the cooking time, let it rest for a few minutes so that the temperature drops before opening it, being very careful not to burn yourself with the steam.
10. Use the lid of the varoma as a serving dish by placing it in reverse, place the container on top and take it to the table like this.
11. With the help of a spoon, tapping it a few times, break the salt
12. Carefully remove the sea bream so as not to break it, remove all the excess salt, remove the skin and remove the fillets from the sea bream.
13. Serve the fillets on plates, drizzle with a splash of lemon juice and a little extra virgin olive oil.