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Lemon Thyme Roasted Sea Bass: A Delicious and Easy Recipe for Seafood Lovers

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This roasted sea bass features whole fish marinated in a garlic and thyme mixture, roasted on a bed of cherry tomatoes and red onions. It’s a simple yet elegant dish that showcases the delicate flavors of the fish, making it perfect for special occasions or cozy dinners at home.

Ingredients

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  • 2 whole sea bass, cleaned and scaled (about 1.5 to 2 pounds each)
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 lemons (1 for juice, 1 sliced for garnish)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 small red onion, sliced
  • 1 cup vegetable or fish stock
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Rinse the sea bass under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
  3. Make three diagonal slashes on each side of the fish with a sharp knife.
  4. In a small bowl, mix together the minced garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, thyme leaves, salt, and pepper.
  5. Rub the marinade generously all over the sea bass, ensuring it gets into the slashes and cavity. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes at room temperature, or up to an hour in the fridge.
  6. Slice the red onion and halve the cherry tomatoes.
  7. In a large roasting pan, spread out the sliced onions and halved cherry tomatoes. Drizzle with a little olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Toss gently to coat.
  8. Place the marinated sea bass on top of the vegetables in the roasting pan.
  9. Pour the vegetable or fish stock into the roasting pan around the fish and vegetables.
  10. Roast in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, or until the flesh is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
  11. Halfway through cooking, carefully baste the fish with the pan juices.
  12. Remove the roasting pan from the oven and transfer the sea bass to a serving platter, surrounding it with the roasted vegetables.
  13. Garnish with lemon slices and a sprinkle of fresh parsley.
  14. Serve immediately, drizzling some of the pan juices over the fish and vegetables.

Notes

  • Dieses Gericht passt gut zu gedämpftem Spargel oder einem frischen grünen Salat.
  • Für zusätzlichen Crunch servieren Sie es mit knusprigem Brot, um die köstlichen Säfte aufzusaugen.
  • Ein frischer Weißwein wie Sauvignon Blanc oder ein leichter Pinot Grigio ergänzt die Aromen wunderbar.

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