Description
A delightful Parmesan-Crusted Sea Bass, perfect for impressing your guests and enjoying a cozy meal at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 sea bass fillets
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 lemon (for beurre blanc)
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup cold butter (cut into cubes)
- Roasted baby vegetables (such as carrots, zucchini, and bell peppers)
- Basil oil (for drizzling)
- Microgreens (for garnish)
- Parmesan tuile (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Season the sea bass fillets by patting them dry, drizzling with olive oil, and sprinkling with salt and pepper.
- Mix the grated Parmesan and breadcrumbs in a medium bowl.
- Coat each fillet by pressing the Parmesan-breadcrumb mixture onto the top side.
- Bake the fish for 15-20 minutes until the fish is opaque and the crust is golden brown.
- Prepare the beurre blanc sauce by simmering white wine and lemon juice until reduced by half.
- Add heavy cream to the sauce and simmer gently.
- Finish the sauce by whisking in cold butter cubes until fully melted.
- Roast baby vegetables tossed in olive oil, salt, and pepper for about 15 minutes.
- Serve the sea bass on roasted veggies, drizzling with beurre blanc sauce and garnishing with microgreens and basil oil.
Notes
For added flavor, consider adding garlic powder or herbs to the breadcrumb mixture. Ensure the fish is dry for a crispier crust.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: sea bass, parmesan, seafood, baked fish, gourmet, elegant, dinner