Baked Sea Bass

Name: Baked Sea Bass
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 2 whole sea bass (about 400g each), gutted and scaled (or 4 fillets); 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 lemon (half sliced thinly, half for juice); 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced; Fresh herbs (thyme, rosemary, or parsley); Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper; Optional: cherry tomatoes and olives for roasting alongside

Simple, light and nourishing

Baked sea bass is easy to prepare and has a delicate texture and mild flavour that works perfectly for a lighter meal. Rich in omega-3 fatty acids and lean protein, this dish supports heart health and muscle recovery whilst being ready in under 30 minutes.

Suitable for High Protein Diet, Low Carbohydrate Diet, Low Glycaemic Diet, Medium Fat Diet

Serves: 2 |

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

2 whole sea bass (about 400g each), gutted and scaled (or 4 fillets)
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 lemon (half sliced thinly, half for juice)
3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
Fresh herbs (thyme, rosemary, or parsley)
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Optional: cherry tomatoes and olives for roasting alongside

Directions

Preheat the oven to 200°C.
Rinse the sea bass under cold water and pat dry with kitchen paper. Using a sharp knife, make 3-4 diagonal slashes on each side of the fish.
Rub the fish inside and out with olive oil. Season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, making sure to get into the slashes and cavity.
Place lemon slices, garlic, and fresh herbs inside the cavity of each fish.
Line a baking tray with parchment paper or lightly oil it. Place the fish on the tray. Drizzle with a little more olive oil and scatter any remaining garlic, herbs, and lemon slices over the top. If using, add cherry tomatoes and olives around the fish.
Bake for 18-20 minutes (for whole fish) or 12-15 minutes (for fillets), until the flesh is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
Transfer to serving plates, squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top, and garnish with fresh herbs.
Serve immediately with roasted Mediterranean vegetables, steamed greens, or a crisp salad.