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Baked sea bass in foil

Published: May 30, 2020 · Modified: Aug 12, 2020 by Amira · This post may contain affiliate links which won’t change your price but will share some commission.

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A delicious 30-minute Mediterranean easy recipe for oven baked sea bass where the fish flakes easily and beautifully. A nutritious and easy dinner idea for busy weeknights that plays very well with any side you have on hand.
Total time 30 minutes
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Easy baked sea bass recipe for when you want a quick and simple weeknight dinner. Mix everything in a bowl, spread over your fish and stick into the oven, you don't even need to watch over it.

Meaty sea bass covered in a flavorful Mediterranean mix and baked in a tin foil. If you are looking to add more fish to your diet this is a great recipe to add to your repertoire.

baked bass in a tin foil on a serving plate with lemon wedges and rice on the side.

Baked sea bass

I went to the Asian market to get some Tilapia to make pan-fried tilapia, and I saw they had some sea bass which I have been longing to try in a recipe. The vegetable mix in this recipe is what we usually add to make a Sinagri fish recipe in Egypt.

Singari is a way of cooking a fish where it is opened and cleaned from the backbone and not the bottom. If you want to give your fish a Singari look then ask your fishmonger to cut it open along the backbone.

What goes in the recipe

baked sea bass ingredients

How to make baked sea bass

step by step guide to making sea bass
  1. In a medium bowl add lemon juice, olive oil, bell pepper, spices, diced tomatoes, garlic, onion, and cilantro.
  2. Mix everything until very well combined.
  3. Place the clean fish on a piece of parchment paper on top of another piece of foil. Wrap the foil around a fish from all sides. Sprinkle fish with salt and cumin.
  4. Spread the vegetable mix over the fish then bake in a 350F preheated oven until flaky.

Tips and tricks

  • If you cannot find sea bass go for any mild white fish. I've seen many make this kind of recipe with mullet and tilapia. You might as well try it with fillet just make sure to adjust cooking time.
  • Play around with the herbs and veggies used. The ones stated here are the most common in Egypt but you can use shredded carrots, dill, parsley, and chives.

Do you wash sea bass before cooking?

Yes, I do. Before placing the fish on parchment paper, rinse the fish with cold running water to remove any blood, then pat dry.

What is a good side dish with sea bass?

Many sides pairs very well with sea bass. Try this lemony and spicy potato (batata harra), Fattoush, Baba Ganoush, or tahini sauce. We also serve it with rice or pita bread.

A plate with rice and a piece of baked bass with a fork and a cup of juice on the side.

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baked bass in a tin foil on a serving plate with lemon wedges and rice on the side.

Baked Sea Bass

A delicious 30-minute Mediterranean easy recipe for oven baked sea bass where the fish flakes easily and beautifully. A nutritious and easy dinner idea for busy weeknights that plays very well with any side you have on hand.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Middle East
Diet: Halal, Vegetarian
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 5
Calories: 229.4kcal
Author: Amira

Ingredients

  • 1 (150g) medium onion.
  • 2 large garlic cloves.
  • 2 (280g) Roma tomatoes.
  • 1 (160g) green bell pepper.
  • 3 Tablespoons (5g) cilantro, chopped. Note1
  • 2 Tablespoons lime juice juice of one lime, you can use lemon juice as well.
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil. you can use extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon cumin powder.
  • 1 teaspoon salt or to taste.
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper.
  • 1 teaspoon coriander.
  • More salt and cumin to sprinkle over the fish.
  • 2 pounds sea bass cleaned and cut to be flat.

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350F.
  • Line a baking dish or sheet with aluminum foil.
  • Cut another aluminum sheets large enough to hold your fish ( one for each fish you have).
  • Cut parchment paper as large as the foil we just cut for each fish you have.
  • In a medium bowl combine the first 11 ingredients and mix well.
  • Rinse the fish and pat dry.
  • Place each parchment paper in one of the aluminum foil.
  • Place fish on the parchment paper. Sprinkle some salt and cumin over each fish.
  • Divide the vegetable mix between the fish you have and press lightly.
  • Bake in the middle of your oven for 25 minutes, then move up in the upper rack and cook for another 5-10 minutes until lightly charred.

Notes

Note1: adding cilantro is my personal preference but feel free to play with the recipe. You might consider using dill or chives.

Serve with:

Spicy potato works great with sea bass, also we usually serve fish with baba ganoush or tahini sauce. Also serve with lemon slices and fresh salad.
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Nutrition

Calories: 229.4kcal | Carbohydrates: 7.5g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 8.9g | Saturated Fat: 1.6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4.7g | Cholesterol: 62.5mg | Sodium: 181.3mg | Potassium: 630.2mg | Fiber: 1.6g | Sugar: 4g
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  1. Danielle

    June 25, 2022 at 3:44 pm

    5 stars
    Excellent! It will stay in my regular recipe collection!

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  2. Huguette

    May 26, 2022 at 8:38 am

    Thank you so much Amira for your wonderful recipes, it reminds me of my home from North Africa and some recipes are similar. I so enjoy your recipes.
    Thank you so much.

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