Fried sea bass with vegetables

2 servings

40 minutes

Fried sea bass with vegetables is a true embodiment of Mediterranean cuisine, where the simplicity of ingredients harmoniously blends with rich flavors. Sea bass, known for its tender, slightly sweet flesh, absorbs the aromas of spices and lime juice, creating a bright, refreshing taste. Potatoes and carrots gently sautéed in olive oil provide a cozy texture and a light caramel note to the dish. Dill adds a fresh herbal touch that complements the balance of flavors. This dish can be served as a standalone dinner or an exquisite lunch, impressing guests with its elegance and rich taste. The origins of such recipes trace back to traditional Italian fishing villages where fresh fish and accessible vegetables were transformed into culinary masterpieces right by the sea.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 453.6
• Proteins: 48.6g
• Fats: 18g
• Carbohydrates: 25.6g

Ingredients

• Sea bass: 1 pc
• Potato: 2 pc
• Carrot: 1 pc
• Olive oil: 1 tbsp
• Red onion: 0.5 head
• Lime: 0.5 pc
• Dill: 3 sprig
• Spices: to taste

Cooking steps

1. We clean the fish from scales, carefully cutting off the fins, including those on the back.

2. Carefully cut the belly with a knife and clean out the insides.

3. We rub the fish with spices (ready mixes for fish or just salt and pepper). We leave it for a while (for an hour or more).

   Required ingredients:

   • Spices:  to taste

4. Fry the spiced fish on both sides in a skillet with olive oil for a couple of minutes on each side.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sea bass: 1 piece
   • Olive oil: 1 tablespoon

5. At this time, we wash and clean the potatoes and carrots.

   Required ingredients:

   • Potato: 2 pieces
   • Carrot: 1 piece

6. Cut the vegetables into circles about 0.5 mm thick. If the potato is large, it can be cut into quarters.

7. We cut the carrot diagonally into ovals.

8. Remove the fried fish from the pan and place it on a plate for now.

9. Fry the potatoes and carrots on both sides in the same pan where the fish was previously fried.

   Required ingredients:

   • Potato: 2 pieces
   • Carrot: 1 piece

10. We cut the lime and onion into half rings.

    Required ingredients:

    • Red onion: 0.5 head
    • Lime: 0.5 piece

11. Make 3-5 cuts on one side of the fish.

12. Insert half rings of onion and lime into the cuts on the fish.

    Required ingredients:

    • Red onion: 0.5 head
    • Lime: 0.5 piece

13. When the vegetables are sufficiently fried, place the fish in the pan directly on the potatoes and carrots. Simmer for a couple more minutes.

    Required ingredients:

    • Sea bass: 1 piece
    • Potato: 2 pieces
    • Carrot: 1 piece

14. We wash, dry, and finely chop the dill.

    Required ingredients:

    • Dill: 3 sprigs

15. Place the fish on the vegetables soaked in fish juice and sprinkle with fresh dill.

    Required ingredients:

    • Sea bass: 1 piece
    • Potato: 2 pieces
    • Carrot: 1 piece
    • Dill: 3 sprigs