Description
This pan-fried sea bass dish with chili and greens is a flavorful and healthy main course that combines crispy fish with a savory, spicy sauce and tender mixed greens.
Ingredients
Scale
Sea Bass Fillets:
- 2 sea bass fillets (skin on, about 6 ounces each)
Chili & Garlic Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 red chili (thinly sliced)
- 2 garlic cloves (thinly sliced)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Mixed Greens:
- 4 cups mixed greens (such as bok choy, spinach, or kale)
- 1/4 cup water
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Garnish:
- Lime wedges and fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Sea Bass: Pat the sea bass fillets dry, season with salt and pepper. Cook skin-side down in olive oil until crispy.
- Make Chili & Garlic Sauce: Cook chili and garlic in the same skillet. Add soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and water. Stir in greens.
- Assemble Dish: Plate the greens, place sea bass on top. Spoon sauce over the dish. Serve with lime wedges and cilantro.
Notes
- You can use other white fish like cod or snapper if sea bass is unavailable.
- Adjust the chili amount to your preferred heat level.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with greens
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
