A beautifully grilled black sea bass fillet drizzled with a vibrant lemon herb sauce, served alongside a colorful fennel and orange salad.

Mediterranean Black Sea Bass with Lemon Herb Sauce

Name: Mediterranean Black Sea Bass with Lemon Herb Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: black sea bass fillet, 2 none; smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon none; ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon none; dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon none; salt, 1/2 teaspoon, divided none; black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon none; olive oil, 2 tablespoons none; fresh lemon juice, 2 tablespoons none; fresh parsley, 1 tablespoon chopped; fresh dill, 1 tablespoon chopped; garlic clove, 1 minced; fennel bulb, 1 thinly sliced; orange, 1 segmented; baby arugula, 2 cups none; red wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon none; extra virgin olive oil, 1 tablespoon none; salt, to taste none; black pepper, to taste none

Category Main Course

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 10 minutes

Style Mediterranean

Technique Grilling

Diet Friendly Pescatarian

Daily Recipe: July 30, 2023

This recipe brings the flavors of the Mediterranean to your plate with a delightful twist. Inspired by the coastal towns of the Mediterranean, where fresh seafood meets vibrant herbs and spices, this dish showcases the best of summer. The star ingredient is a luscious fillet of black sea bass, which pairs perfectly with a zesty lemon herb sauce and a refreshing fennel and orange salad.

Ingredients (for 2)

Black sea bass fillet - 2 - none
Smoked paprika - 1/2 teaspoon - none
Ground cumin - 1/2 teaspoon - none
Dried oregano - 1/2 teaspoon - none
Salt - 1/2 teaspoon, divided - none
Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon - none
Olive oil - 2 tablespoons - none
Fresh lemon juice - 2 tablespoons - none
Fresh parsley - 1 tablespoon - chopped
Fresh dill - 1 tablespoon - chopped
Garlic clove - 1 - minced
Fennel bulb - 1 - thinly sliced
Orange - 1 - segmented
Baby arugula - 2 cups - none
Red wine vinegar - 1 tablespoon - none
Extra virgin olive oil - 1 tablespoon - none
Salt - to taste - none
Black pepper - to taste - none

Preparation

Step 1 - 🌡️🔥

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
Step 2 - 🥄🌶️🧂

In a small bowl, mix together the smoked paprika, cumin, dried oregano, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and black pepper.
Step 3 - 🙌🐟

Rub the spice mixture evenly over the black sea bass fillets.
Step 4 - 🍃🫒🔥

Drizzle the fillets with olive oil and grill for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
Step 5 - 🥣🍋🌿

Meanwhile, prepare the lemon herb sauce by whisking together the lemon juice, chopped parsley, chopped dill, minced garlic, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, and extra virgin olive oil in a bowl.
Step 6 - 🍽️🥗🧅🍊

In a separate bowl, combine the sliced fennel, orange segments, and baby arugula.
Step 7 - 🏺🔴🫒🧂

In a small jar, shake together the red wine vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, salt, and pepper to make the dressing for the salad.
Step 8 - ⚗️🔴🥗

Pour the dressing over the fennel and orange salad and toss to combine.
Step 9 - 🍽️🎣🍋

To serve, place a grilled black sea bass fillet on each plate, drizzle with the lemon herb sauce, and garnish with the fennel and orange salad.
Step 10 - 😋🐟🍋🥗

Enjoy this light and flavorful Mediterranean seafood dish!

Additional

For a vegetarian option, you can replace the black sea bass fillets with grilled halloumi cheese. The lemon herb sauce and fennel and orange salad pair wonderfully with the grilled cheese. Kids can help with mixing the spice rub, shaking the dressing, and assembling the salad.