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Steamed Asian sea bass in the bag

With a lime, ginger and lemongrass marinade

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Asian Sea Bass Recipe | Fish Recipes | Jamie Oliver Recipes (2)

With a lime, ginger and lemongrass marinade

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“This is one of the most heavenly sea bass dishes ever! You'll love the delicate flavour combo ”

Serves 2

Cooks In30 minutes plus optional marinating time

DifficultySuper easy

Dinner for twoRomantic mealsAsianSea bassMainsBaking

Nutrition per serving
  • Calories 386 19%

  • Fat 21.5g 31%

  • Saturates 3.6g 18%

  • Sugars 2.4g 3%

  • Salt 1.14g 19%

  • Protein 43.7g 87%

  • Carbs 4.5g 2%

  • Fibre 0.4g -

Of an adult's reference intake

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Ingredients

  • 6 lime leaves
  • 1-2 sticks lemon grass , chopped
  • 1 clove garlic , finely sliced
  • 1-2 red chillies , to taste, seeded and chopped
  • 1 small tablespoon freshly grated ginger
  • 1 handful coriander , leaves picked and stalks reserved, plus extra to serve
  • 1 tablespoon Kikkoman low-salt soy sauce
  • 1 lime , zested and halved
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 thick sea bass fillets , from sustainable sources, ask your fishmonger, about 200g each
  • 1 free-range egg white
  • 1 small wineglass sake

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Method

  1. Preheat your oven to 220ºC/425ºF/gas 7.
  2. Take the top shelf out of the oven and place a baking tray on the middle shelf.
  3. Tear off a metre of kitchen foil. Fold it in half so it’s double thickness, then fold it in half again. You should end up with what looks like a big, foil birthday card. Make two of these then lay them opened and flat on your table. Each foil wrap will hold one piece of fish – you can do a big one for four or a slightly smaller version for two.
  4. In a pestle and mortar, bash your lime leaves until they break down and all the flavour comes out. Then add the lemon grass and do the same again. Do this for a couple of minutes... it’s worth every second. Then add the garlic, chilli, grated ginger and all of the coriander stalks. Once this is all smashed to a pulp, add the soy sauce, the lime zest and juice and the olive old. Mix well, then taste and correct the seasoning with extra soy sauce as you see fit.
  5. Lightly score the sea bass on the skin side with a sharp knife and then rub them with the lime-ginger-lemon grass mix. Allow to marinate for an hour, if you have time, or you can cook it all straight away.
  6. Lightly brush the foil edges with a little beaten egg white – this helps to seal the parcel when you fold it up and keeps all the flavoured steam inside to cook the fish.
  7. Put the portions of sea bass, skin-side up on one side of each envelope. Divide the marinade and all the juice between the two packages and tuck some coriander into the slits of each piece of fish. Fold over the foil, then fold up two sides of the envelopes securely. Just before you seal the final side of the foil bags, divide the sake between the two envelopes, taking care so that it doesn’t dribble out. Pucker and bend the folded sides up so that the juices can’t cook out. Don’t fold the foil right up to the edge of the fish – leave about 2 inches (5 cm) of space all round the fillets to let the steam circulate.
  8. I know all this sounds like a bit of a palaver, but it’s actually dead simple.
  9. Place straight on to the hot tray and cook for about 12 minutes in the preheated oven. Once cooked, allow to sit for 2–3 minutes. Serve the bags at the table – just cut them open and carefully lift out the fish. You can spoon the juices over it (but don’t eat the bits from the marinade as they’re really only there for flavour).
  10. I like to serve this with a bowl of coriander-flavoured rice or noodles, cooked simply. You’re going to love it.

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FAQs

How do you keep sea bass skin crispy? ›

To ensure crispy skin, dry the fillets with kitchen roll before seasoning them with salt. Don't put too much oil into the frying pan and make sure it has a chance to get hot before adding the fillets. Sea bass with prawn tortellini, fennel purée and w...

Why do you soak sea bass in milk? ›

It may sound bizarre, but, according to Epicurious, an effective way to combat fishiness is by soaking the protein in milk prior to cooking. To try this trick in your home kitchen, follow Cook's Illustrated's advice: before cooking, let your fish spend about 20 minutes sitting in milk to absorb any unwanted odors.

What do you soak bass in before cooking? ›

In a lidded container, combine your favorite hot sauce (everyone who likes hot sauce has a favorite) and buttermilk. Soak fillets in this mixture for no less than 2 hours. Soaking overnight gives the best results.

Is sea bass a healthy fish to eat? ›

IS SEA BASS GOOD FOR YOU? It certainly is. Sea bass is full of protein, low in calories and an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids.

Why is Chilean sea bass so delicious? ›

Its high fat content keeps it moist during cooking and gives it a rich, moist, tender flavor profile which melts in your mouth. It has white flesh with large, tender flakes. The fishery (and illegal fishing) is also being better managed so stocks are improving according to the Seafood Watch Program.

Do you cook sea bass skin down first? ›

Melt the butter in a frying pan until golden, place the sea bass fillet in the pan, skin side down, and press the sea bass down lightly to make sure the whole surface of the skin is in contact with the pan.

Why is my sea bass mushy? ›

A mushy fish is a sure sign that it was not only once frozen, but thawed out improperly. And sadly, no matter how good your seasonings and marinades are, the texture of a mushy fish makes any meal unpleasant. A good way to avoid this is to slowly thaw out the fish overnight in the refrigerator.

Why is my sea bass chewy? ›

When you overcook fish, it can become dry, tough, and lack flavor. Overcooked fish loses its natural moisture, which can result in a dry and chewy texture. The proteins in the fish also begin to tighten, which can make the fish tough and rubbery.

Can you overcook seabass? ›

Whether this is your first time cooking sea bass or you're just looking to perfect your skills, keep these tips in mind. Don't overcook the fish. Sea bass and Chilean sea bass cook quickly and baking it too long can dry it out. The fish is ready when the flesh flakes easily.

What's the best way to fry sea bass? ›

Brush a large frying pan with a little sunflower oil and heat over a medium-high heat. Add the fish, skin-side down, and cook for 3 mins. Reduce the heat to low, brush the top of the fillets with the remaining sunflower oil, turn over and cook for 2 mins until just cooked through. You may need to cook in 2 batches.

What is the best technique for bass fishing? ›

Face the Wind

Sacrifice some distance in your casts and fish with the wind in your face. Bass always swim with the current, so it's better for them to find your bait before they find your boat. Plus, the noise of water slapping your hull will carry away from the spot you're fishing, which is good.

What are the culture techniques of seabass? ›

Seabass juveniles (8-10 cm) from the nursery are stocked in grow-out ponds at a rate of 10,000-20,000 per ha in monoculture and 3,000-5,000 per ha in polyculture. Prior to stocking, juveniles are acclimatized to pond wa- ter temperature and salinity. Stocking in uniform sizes is done at cooler times of the day.

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