Mexican Sea Bass
2 servings
50 minutes
Mexican sea bass is a delightful dish that combines tender fish with rich flavors of vegetables and spicy cheese. Although the name hints at Mexican motifs, this recipe has firmly established itself in Russian cuisine, where vibrant flavor combinations are appreciated. The bass soaked in lemon juice and olive oil gains a special freshness, while the vegetable mix gives it pleasant sweetness and juiciness. Baked with cheese, it becomes tender and melts in the mouth. This dish is perfect for a family dinner or festive table, delighting with its rich taste and appetizing aroma. Mexican sea bass is easy to prepare and harmoniously pairs with rice, fresh salads, and white wine, creating an ideal culinary ensemble.
1
First, cut the perch fillet into portion-sized pieces of 3 cm, marinate them in a mixture of 2 tablespoons of olive oil, lemon juice, pepper, and salt.
- Sea bass: 500 g
- Olive oil: 5 tablespoon
- Lemon juice: 1 tablespoon
- Ground white pepper: to taste
- Salt: to taste
2
Dice the onion, add it to the vegetable mix, and sauté in olive oil for about 2 minutes, ensuring the vegetables do not brown. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Onion: 2 heads
- Olive oil: 5 tablespoon
- Ground white pepper: to taste
- Salt: to taste
3
Chop the tomato and add it to the vegetable mix when it cools slightly.
- Tomatoes: 1 piece
4
Grate the cheese.
- Hard cheese: 100 g
5
In a baking dish, layer half of the vegetables, place pieces of perch on top, sprinkle with half of the cheese, then add more vegetables, and top with the remaining half of the cheese.
- Frozen vegetables: 300 g
- Sea bass: 500 g
- Hard cheese: 100 g
- Frozen vegetables: 300 g
- Hard cheese: 100 g
6
Bake in a preheated oven for 25 minutes.
7
Juicy fish is ready.