September 2, 2022
Basil-Infused Sea Bass
Basil-Infused sea bass
INGREDIENTS
- 2 tbsp dried basil (or 3 fresh basil leaves, chopped)
- 3/4 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tsp olive oil
- Juice of 1/2 a lemon
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp paprika
- 350g sea bass fillets
- 80g red onion, cut into quarters
- 1 tbsp fresh coriander, chopped
METHOD
- Preheat oven to 180 C/ 350 F
- Place the basil, salt, black pepper, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and paprika in a jug. Mix well.
- Place the sea bass fillets onto a foil-lined baking tray. Spread the marinade over the fish.
- Arrange the onion onto the fish.
- Bake for 20 minutes, or until the fish begins to flake away with a fork.
- Serve garnished with fresh coriander and lemon wedges.
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Ingredients 500g barramundi fillets 2 tbsp olive oil Salt and black pepper, to taste 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved ½ cup mixed olives, sliced 1 clove garlic, minced 1 tbsp capers, drained Zest of 1 lemon ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped Lemon wedges, to serve Instructions Prepare the Barramundi Preheat the oven to 200°C (390°F). Pat the barramundi fillets dry and season with salt, pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil. Place them on a lined baking tray. 2. Make the Tomato & Olive Medley In a bowl, mix cherry tomatoes, olives, garlic, capers, lemon zest, and half the parsley. Toss with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. 3. Roast and Serve Spoon the tomato and olive mixture over the fish. Roast in the oven for 12–15 minutes until the barramundi is opaque and flakes easily. Remove from the oven, garnish with the remaining parsley and a squeeze of lemon juice, and serve warm. Nutrition and Cooking Times Serves: 4 | Prep time: 10 minutes | Cook time: 15 minutes Nutrient Value per serve: Calories: 350kcal | Protein: 35g | Fat: 4g | Carbohydrates: 10g
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