Roast sea bass with chilli & lime leaves

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Very Healthy
Health score
61%
Roast sea bass with chilli & lime leaves
35 min.
4
470kcal

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Indulge in the vibrant flavors of our Roast Sea Bass with Chilli & Lime Leaves, a dish that promises to transport your taste buds straight to Southeast Asia. Perfectly balanced and packed with fresh ingredients, this recipe is not just a feast for the senses, but also a healthy option for lunch or dinner. With a commendable health score of 61, it caters to those looking for gluten and dairy-free meals without sacrificing taste.

The combination of tender sea bass fillets, aromatic lemongrass, and zesty lime leaves creates an irresistible harmony that will leave you craving more. As the fennel and red onions caramelize beautifully with the chilli, they impart a delightful sweetness that contrasts perfectly with the fish. Whether you're entertaining guests or looking for a quick weeknight meal, this dish is both impressive and easy to prepare, taking only 35 minutes from start to finish.

Seal the flavors with a touch of fresh coriander and serve alongside fragrant jasmine rice to soak up the delicious juices. This dish isn’t just a meal; it's an experience that brings a taste of the tropics right to your table. So fire up the oven and get ready to whip up a deliciously healthy and satisfying main course that is sure to impress family and friends alike!

Ingredients

  •  fennel bulb halved very thinly sliced
  • tbsp cilantro leaves fresh chopped
  •  garlic clove crushed
  • tsp lemon grass very finely chopped
  •  kaffir lime leaves shredded finely
  •  to 5 chilies fresh red deseeded finely chopped
  •  onion red very thinly sliced
  • tbsp unrefined sunflower oil 
  • tbsp thai fish sauce 
  • 1350 sea bass fillets 
  •  spring onion for tying (see 'try' below

Equipment

  • oven

Directions

  1. Mix all the dressing ingredients together,then set aside.2
  2. Heat the oil, then fry the onions and fennel with the chilli, lime leaves and lemongrass for 10 mins, or until the onion and fennel are completely tender. Stir in the coriander.3
  3. Heat oven to 220C/fan 200C/gas
  4. Spoon the dressing over the fish, then roast for 12-15 mins or until the fish is cooked.
  5. Serve with jasmine rice to soak up the delicious juices.

Nutrition Facts

Calories470kcal
Protein54.86%
Fat29.64%
Carbs15.5%

Properties

Glycemic Index
52.75
Glycemic Load
4.27
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
37.944347630376%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
1.26mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
2.76mg
Kaempferol
0.61mg
Myricetin
0.06mg
Quercetin
13.67mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:469.92kcal
23.5%
Fat:15.26g
23.48%
Saturated Fat:2.54g
15.9%
Carbohydrates:17.96g
5.99%
Net Carbohydrates:12.68g
4.61%
Sugar:8.64g
9.59%
Cholesterol:270mg
90%
Sodium:1713.61mg
74.5%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:63.57g
127.15%
Vitamin B12:12.98µg
216.32%
Selenium:126.52µg
180.74%
Vitamin K:114.51µg
109.06%
Phosphorus:761.3mg
76.13%
Vitamin B6:1.31mg
65.57%
Magnesium:199.56mg
49.89%
Vitamin C:38.85mg
47.09%
Potassium:1588.29mg
45.38%
Vitamin B3:8.59mg
42.94%
Vitamin B5:2.95mg
29.49%
Manganese:0.54mg
27.07%
Vitamin B1:0.4mg
26.78%
Vitamin E:3.76mg
25.04%
Iron:4.47mg
24.83%
Folate:96.85µg
24.21%
Fiber:5.28g
21.1%
Vitamin A:784.42IU
15.69%
Calcium:149.29mg
14.93%
Copper:0.25mg
12.73%
Zinc:1.87mg
12.48%
Vitamin B2:0.19mg
11.37%