Delight in the flavors of Spicy Baked Sea Bass with a luscious Sweet Soy Glaze. This quick and easy recipe features tender sea bass fillets infused with the heat of red chili and the richness of sesame oil. Perfect for a weeknight dinner!
286 kcal
/serving
8 mins
Serves
4
Easy
Asian
Ingredients
- {'group': 'Main', 'item': '4 skin-on sea bass fillets'}
- {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '2 tbsp sesame oil'}
- {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '1 red chilli, finely chopped'}
- {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '4 tbsp honey'}
- {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '2 tbsp dark soy sauce'}
- {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '1/2 tsp ground ginger'}
- {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '2 garlic cloves, minced'}
- {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '1 tbsp lime juice'}
- {'group': 'Main', 'item': '1/2 tsp cornflour'}
- {'group': 'Main', 'item': '2 tbsp light brown sugar'}
- {'group': 'Garnish', 'item': 'fresh coriander, torn'}
- {'group': 'Garnish', 'item': 'spring onions, sliced into thin strips'}
- {'group': 'Garnish', 'item': '1 red chilli, thinly sliced'}
- {'group': 'Garnish', 'item': 'slices of lime'}
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F (200°C)).
- In a small bowl, combine sesame oil, chopped red chilli, honey, dark soy sauce, ground ginger, minced garlic, and lime juice to create the sauce.
Cooking
- Place the sea bass fillets skin-side down on a baking tray.
- Sprinkle cornflour over the fillets and rub gently.
- Pour the prepared sauce over the fish, allowing some to run off.
- Sprinkle light brown sugar over the fillets.
- Bake in the oven for 8 minutes, basting with the sauce halfway through.
Plating & Serving
- Once cooked, remove the sea bass from the oven and baste again with the sauce.
- Garnish with torn coriander, sliced spring onions, and red chilli.
- Serve with lime slices on the side.
Notes
Using skin-on fillets helps the fish hold together and remain tender during cooking.
Suggested Sides
steamed rice
stir-fried vegetables
Nutrition per Serving
286
Calories
25.1g
Protein
21% DV
25.7g
Carbs
9% DV
9.6g
Fat
12% DV
0.7g
Fiber
2% DV
23.0g
Sugars
533mg
Sodium
36% DV
53mg
Cholesterol
15% DV
| Health Labels | Pescatarian Dairy Free Egg Free Milk Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Shellfish Free Pork Free Red Meat Free Crustacean Free Celery Free Mustard Free Lupine Free Mollusk Free Alcohol Free Kosher |
* Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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