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Chilean Sea Bass with Pesto and Cherry Tomatoes

Chilean Sea Bass with Pesto and Cherry Tomatoes

A quick and easy Chilean Sea Bass with Pesto and Cherry Tomatoes recipe, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 6 people
Calories 286.6 kcal

Equipment

  • oven
  • baking pan
  • Grill Pan

Ingredients
  

Fish

  • 2 pounds Chilean sea bass or another white fish fillet of your choice, thawed if previously frozen

Seasoning

  • 1 tablespoon Extra virgin olive oil
  • to taste Kosher salt
  • to taste Black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes or 2 teaspoons Aleppo pepper

Lemons and Sauce

  • 1-2 lemons halved
  • ¼ cup basil pesto homemade or store bought, plus more to your liking

Optional Garnish

  • 1 cup grape tomatoes halved

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Position a rack in the middle of your oven and preheat to 425°F. Lightly oil a large baking pan.
  • Put the fish in the prepared baking pan and drizzle with olive oil. Season all over with salt, pepper, and chili flakes or Aleppo pepper. Cover the baking pan tightly with foil, tenting the foil so it does not touch the fish.
  • Bake in the heated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the thickest part of the fish flakes easily.
  • Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Add the lemons with the cut side down. Sear briefly until the lemons soften and char a bit (about 2 minutes or so). Remove from heat and set aside.
  • When the fish is ready, remove it from the oven, uncover, and immediately squeeze one of the grilled lemon halves all over the fish. Spread the basil pesto on top. If using, toss the grape tomatoes with a pinch of salt and a drizzle of olive oil and arrange over the fish as a garnish. Serve immediately, with the remaining lemon on the side for squeezing.

Notes

Store leftover cooked fish in a tightly closed container for up to 2 days. It’s best not to reheat the fish and simply serve it cold or at room temperature over a salad of your choice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portionCalories: 286.6kcalCarbohydrates: 2.7gProtein: 18.1gFat: 22.7gSaturated Fat: 4.8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.04gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 67.4mgSodium: 273.4mgPotassium: 31.4mgFiber: 0.8gSugar: 0.8gVitamin A: 613.5IUVitamin C: 9.5mgCalcium: 22.5mgIron: 0.2mg
Keyword Cherry Tomatoes, Chilean Sea Bass, gluten-free, low lactose, Pesto, quick dinner
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