Fennel And Lemon Baked Seabass

Fennel And Lemon Baked Seabass
  • Author: katiedorey

Mediterranean flavors shine in this simple yet delicious sea bass dish. Tender sea bass fillets are nestled on a bed of sliced new potatoes and fennel, accented with zesty lemon slices and a fragrant mixture of dill and olives. A splash of white wine adds a touch of sophistication to this easy-to-prepare and impressive meal.

— Constant Cookbook

Ingredients

  • 600g new potatoes
  • 1 large fennel bulb, trimmed cored and thinly sliced
  • handful fresh dill, roughly chopped
  • 12 green olives, pitted and chopped
  • 1tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 large lemon cut into 6 slices
  • 6 sea bass fillets, skin on
  • 100ml dry white wine

Instructions

  • Oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. Boil the potatoes for 10mins then add the fennel for a further 5mins.
  • Mix the dill, olives and oil together in a bowl. Set aside.
  • Drain the potatoes and fennel. When cool enough to handle, slice the potatoes into 5mm thick slices. Lay them in a baking tray with the fennel and season well. Lay the lemon slices over the top then place the sea bass fillets on top. Season well.
  • Top each sea bass fillet with a little of the dill and olive mixture then pour over the wine plus 4tbsp cold water. Cover the tray tightly with foil and bake for 20-25mins or until the fish is just cooked.
  • Serve each fillet with a cooked lemon slice, some juice from the tray, the potatoes and fennel and a green salad on the side if you want.
  • Per serving: 311kcal, 8.1g fat, 1.3g sat fat, 40.8g protein, 16.9g carbs, 1.9g sugar, 0.5g salt

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Yield

Serves 6