Grilled Sea Bass with Greek dressing

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Sea bass

Sea Bass is simply grilled or barbequed. A Greek dressing of Lemon juice, olive oil, and chilli flakes adds a tang to the fresh tasting fish. It is quick and easy to cook and a delight for the whole family
Serves: 4
Prep time: 20 mins
Cooking time: 12 mins
Total time: 32 mins
Costs:Mid-price

 

Ingredients

 

    • Salt and ground black pepper

 

    • 2 x 400g (14oz) whole sea bass, gutted, fins removed, washed and dried

 

    • 4 tsp olive oil

 

    • Lemon or lime wedges, to serve

 

For the dressing:

    • 1-2 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped

 

    • Pinch of dried chilli flakes

 

    • 1 tbs chopped fresh thyme or oregano leaves

 

    • Zest and juice of ½ a lemon, or zest and juice of 1 lime

 

    • 2-3 tbs olive oil

 

    • 2 tbs chopped fresh parsley

 

 

Method

 

 

    1. Season the fish inside and out and rub with oil.

 

    1. Put fish on the barbecue grill, or griddle, over a medium heat for about 6 mins, until crispy. Brush top of fish with more oil, turn it over and cook for another 4-6 mins.

 

    1. Meanwhile, mix all the dressing ingredients and spoon over fish. Serve with lemon or lime wedges.

 

 

Nutritional information per portion

 

 

fat 13.0g saturates 2.0g calories 251(kcal)

 

This nutritional information is only a guide and is based on 2,000 calories per day. For more information on eating a healthy diet, please visit the Food Standards Agency website.

Guideline Daily Amount for 2,000 calories per day are: 70g fat, 20g saturated fat, 90g sugar, 6g salt.

 

Recipe by Kate Moseley