Braised Sea Bass
A succulent and flavorful dish featuring sea bass braised with aromatic vegetables and herbs, perfect for a healthy, delicious dinner.
Nutrition
Calories: 320cal
Carbohydrate: 10g
Protein: 27g
Fat: 16g
Cholesterol: – -mg
Sodium: – -mg
Difficulty Level: easy
15 min Prep
40 min Cook
55 min Total
4 Servings
Ingredients
- 4 (6-ounce) sea bass fillets
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 carrot, peeled and sliced
- 1 stalk celery, sliced
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes with juices
- 1 cup fish stock or chicken broth
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 lemon, sliced for garnish
Instructions
- Season the sea bass fillets with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Heat the olive oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the sea bass fillets to the skillet, skin side down, and cook for 3-4 minutes until the skin is crispy. Carefully flip the fillets and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Remove the sea bass from the skillet and set aside on a plate. In the same skillet, add onions and garlic. Sauté for about 3 minutes until the onions are translucent.
- Add carrots, celery, and cook for another 5 minutes until they start to soften.
- Stir in diced tomatoes with their juices, fish stock, white wine, lemon juice, thyme, and bay leaf. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Return the sea bass fillets to the skillet, nestling them into the vegetable mixture.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes until the sea bass is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Remove from oven, discard bay leaf and thyme sprigs, and sprinkle with fresh parsley.
- Serve the braised sea bass with sauce and vegetables, garnished with lemon slices.
