Imagine an inviting plate with elegantly arranged slices of sea bass exuding a golden hue, its surface glistening from light olive oil gloss. Beside it lies a vibrant salad, a feast of colors with thin slices of red oranges, pale green fennel, and dark green mint leaves, sprinkled with ruby-like pomegranate seeds. A gentle dollop of silky tzatziki aioli hued with a dab of green from fresh dill anchors the scene, artfully smeared on the plate.

Baked Sea Bass with Citrus Fennel Salad and Tzatziki Aioli

Name: Baked Sea Bass with Citrus Fennel Salad and Tzatziki Aioli
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: Sea Bass fillets, 2; Red Oranges, 2 thinly sliced; Fennel bulb, 1 thinly sliced; Pomegranate Seeds, 1 tbsp; Tzatziki Sauce, 100g; Mint Leaves, handful; Olive Oil, 2 tbsp; Sea Salt, to taste; Black Pepper, to taste; Lemon, 1 halved; Dill, handful finely chopped; Garlic clove, 1 minced

Category Main Course

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 20 minutes

Style Mediterranean

Technique Baking

Diet Friendly Pescatarian

Daily Recipe: May 23, 2024

This adventurous twist on a classic Mediterranean dish will bring a smile to your face and leave your taste buds singing. This dish aligns with a strict Mediterranean diet, keeping you healthy, without compromising on flavor. The combination of citrusy, earthy, creamy and crunchy overtones promises to deliver a mesmerizing gastronomic experience.

Ingredients (for 2)

Sea bass fillets - 2
Red oranges - 2 - thinly sliced
Fennel bulb - 1 - thinly sliced
Pomegranate seeds - 1 tbsp
Tzatziki sauce - 100g
Mint leaves - handful
Olive oil - 2 tbsp
Sea salt - to taste
Black pepper - to taste
Lemon - 1 - halved
Dill - handful - finely chopped
Garlic clove - 1 - minced

Preparation

Step 1 - 🔥⏲️🧑‍🍳

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Step 2 - 🐟🍋🧂

Rub the Sea Bass fillets with 2 tablespoons of Olive Oil, Sea Salt, Black Pepper, and juice from half of your Lemon. Place the seasoned fillets on a baking sheet.
Step 3 - 🐟🔥⏲️

Put your baking sheet in the preheated oven and let the Sea Bass fillets bake for 15-20 minutes until they become flaky and golden.
Step 4 - 🥗🍊🍃

As the Sea Bass bakes, make your salad by tossing the thinly sliced Red Oranges, Fennel slices, and handful of Mint Leaves together in a bowl. Then, sprinkle over 1 tablespoon of Pomegranate Seeds.
Step 5 - 🥣🍋🧄

Create your Tzatziki Aioli by mixing 100g of Tzatziki Sauce with your minced Garlic Clove, juice from the other Lemon half, and a finely chopped handful of Dill.
Step 6 - 🍽️🐟🥗

Finally, to serve the dish, evenly divide the salad between two plates, placing the baked Sea Bass fillet next to the salad on each plate. Artfully smear your Tzatziki Aioli onto each plate and garnish with extra Dill, if desired.

Additional

Did you know that Mediterranean food is considered one of the healthiest in the world? This is largely due to its emphasis on fresh vegetables, lean proteins, and healthy fats. To make this dish even more kid-friendly, you can cut the sea bass into fun shapes before baking.