Pan-fried sea bass with citrus-dressed broccoli

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Very Healthy
Popular
Health score
100%
Pan-fried sea bass with citrus-dressed broccoli
30 min.
2
706kcal

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Indulge in the exquisite flavors of our delightful Pan-fried Sea Bass with Citrus-dressed Broccoli, a dish that promises to elevate your dining experience while keeping it healthy and satisfying. Perfectly cooked sea bass fillets, with their crisp skin and tender flesh, pair beautifully with fresh, vibrant broccoli tossed in a refreshing citrus dressing. This recipe is not just about taste; it's a celebration of wholesome ingredients that will awaken your palate and nourish your body.

Featuring a luscious combination of zesty orange and bright lemon, the citrus dressing infuses the broccoli with a burst of flavor that contrasts beautifully with the rich, savory notes of the anchovies and capers. Not only is this dish gluten-free and dairy-free, but it also boasts a remarkable health score of 100, making it an excellent choice for health-conscious food lovers.

Whether you're preparing a light lunch or a sumptuous dinner, this recipe is quick and easy to whip up, taking only 30 minutes from start to finish. With its perfect balance of protein, healthy fats, and vibrant veggies, it’s no wonder this dish is popular among food enthusiasts looking for a delicious meal that leaves them feeling great. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to impress your taste buds!

Ingredients

  • fillet sea bass fillets (see tips, below)
  • small head broccoli 
  •  cranberry-orange relish 
  • tbsp olive oil 
  • tbsp capers 
  •  anchovy roughly chopped
  •  optional: lemon 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan

Directions

  1. Before you start cooking, get everything prepared. Trim each sea bass fillet so they are both the same shape, then score the skin, cutting into the flesh slightly, 5 or 6 times at about 1cm intervals. Set aside.
  2. Segment the orange slice off the top and bottom, then cut away the skin and pith.
  3. Cut away each segment, then squeeze out the juice from the rest of the orange into a bowl.
  4. Cut the broccoli into medium-size florets.
  5. To make the warm broccoli salad, cook the florets in a pan of boiling salted water for 1 min until just cooked. While the broccoli is cooking, put a frying pan on to heat. As soon as the broccoli is cooked, drain it, then tip straight into the hot frying pan to scorch out all the moisture.
  6. Turn off the heat, then scatter the orange segments over the broccoli. Toss for a few moments just to heat through, then tip into a bowl and dress with the orange juice and 2 tbsp olive oil. Season with pepper and a small sprinkling of sea salt, then set aside.
  7. Wipe out the pan. Season the fish with a little salt and pepper just before cooking.
  8. Heat the frying pan until very hot, then add 2 tbsp oil.
  9. Lay the fish fillets in the pan, skin-side down. As soon as it goes in, press each fillet down with your fingers or a fish slice to stop it from curling up.
  10. Reduce the heat to medium, then leave the fish to cook for 3-4 mins, undisturbed, until you can see that the flesh has cooked two-thirds of the way up and the skin is crisp and brown.
  11. Flip the fillets over, then fry on the flesh side for about 2 mins until just done, basting the skin with the oil in the pan as it cooks. Leave to rest on a warm plate, skin-side up, and baste with the hot oil and juices from the pan.
  12. Pour 2 tbsp olive oil into the pan and place it back on a high heat. Scatter in the capers and anchovies, then cook until they start to crisp. Grate over the lemon zest and squeeze in the juice of the lemon. If there isnt enough juices in the pan to drizzle over both plates, add a splash more oil. You are now ready to plate up.

Nutrition Facts

Calories706kcal
Protein23.16%
Fat58.55%
Carbs18.29%

Properties

Glycemic Index
50
Glycemic Load
7.44
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
46.115652208743%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
11.53mg
Hesperetin
32.91mg
Naringenin
10.33mg
Apigenin
0.04mg
Luteolin
3.63mg
Kaempferol
46.53mg
Myricetin
0.55mg
Quercetin
40.5mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:705.66kcal
35.28%
Fat:48.06g
73.93%
Saturated Fat:7.23g
45.18%
Carbohydrates:33.79g
11.26%
Net Carbohydrates:22.25g
8.09%
Sugar:12.71g
14.13%
Cholesterol:143.2mg
47.73%
Sodium:708.29mg
30.8%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:42.77g
85.54%
Vitamin C:335.37mg
406.51%
Vitamin K:339.61µg
323.44%
Vitamin B12:6.57µg
109.47%
Selenium:74.78µg
106.83%
Folate:237.45µg
59.36%
Vitamin E:8.84mg
58.92%
Phosphorus:577.65mg
57.76%
Vitamin B6:1.15mg
57.28%
Potassium:1642.18mg
46.92%
Fiber:11.54g
46.15%
Vitamin A:2235.91IU
44.72%
Magnesium:153.31mg
38.33%
Vitamin B3:7.55mg
37.73%
Manganese:0.72mg
35.91%
Vitamin B5:3.37mg
33.65%
Vitamin B1:0.47mg
31.61%
Vitamin B2:0.5mg
29.31%
Iron:4.95mg
27.5%
Calcium:233.56mg
23.36%
Copper:0.34mg
17.04%
Zinc:2.27mg
15.11%