A few simple secrets — obvious, but worth noting.
- For the tenderest fish, avoid frozen options.
- Saltwater fish is usually tastier than freshwater fish and contains fewer bones.
- Sometimes, simplicity is key. Herbs for aroma, zest for a touch of tanginess, or spices for heat can enhance a dish, but the pure, delicate flavor of fish like sea bass often stands on its own. This recipe celebrates that natural taste with minimal effort, resulting in a healthy and delicious dish.
- 2 seabass (about 400 g each)
- 1 lemon
- 1 orange
- salt
- olive oil
Wash, clean, and rinse the fish thoroughly (this can usually be done where you purchase fresh fish). Pat it almost dry. Lightly coat the fish with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt on the surface and a little inside the cavity. Make three long slashes along each fish and place thin slices of lemon, skin-side up, into the cuts. Drizzle the fish with the juice of half an orange.
Wrap the sea bass tightly in foil, creating a sealed envelope with 2–3 layers to eliminate air contact. Preheat the oven to 210°C, place the fish inside, and immediately reduce the temperature to 180°C. Bake for 20 minutes. While it cooks, prepare rice and a salad of fresh vegetables with herbs.
So simple!
Before serving, remove the lemon slices and enjoy the tenderest fish.
Wash, clean, and rinse the fish thoroughly (this can usually be done where you purchase fresh fish). Pat it almost dry. Lightly coat the fish with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt on the surface and a little inside the cavity. Make three long slashes along each fish and place thin slices of lemon, skin-side up, into the cuts. Drizzle the fish with the juice of half an orange.
Wrap the sea bass tightly in foil, creating a sealed envelope with 2–3 layers to eliminate air contact. Preheat the oven to 210°C, place the fish inside, and immediately reduce the temperature to 180°C. Bake for 20 minutes. While it cooks, prepare rice and a salad of fresh vegetables with herbs.
So simple!
Before serving, remove the lemon slices and enjoy the tenderest fish.
