Description
Pan-fried sea bass fillets cooked to crispy perfection served on a bed of sautéed spicy chili, garlic, ginger, and mixed greens. This quick and flavorful dish is ready in just 20 minutes and offers a healthy, vibrant meal perfect for any weekday dinner.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 sea bass fillets
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 red chili, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, grated
- 2 cups mixed greens (such as spinach, kale, or chard)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the oil: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until hot but not smoking. This will prepare the pan for frying the sea bass and infuse flavor into the dish.
- Cook the sea bass: Season the sea bass fillets generously with salt and pepper. Place them skin side down in the skillet. Cook undisturbed for 5-6 minutes until the skin is crispy and releases easily from the pan. Flip the fillets carefully and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until the fish is opaque and cooked through.
- Set aside the fish: Remove the cooked sea bass from the skillet and set aside on a plate to keep warm while you prepare the chili and greens.
- Prepare the chili and aromatics: In the same skillet, add the finely chopped red chili, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until the mixture becomes fragrant and slightly softened, infusing the oil with flavor.
- Wilt the greens: Add the mixed greens to the skillet with the chili and aromatics. Stir and cook the greens for 2-3 minutes until they are wilted and tender but still vibrant in color.
- Serve: Arrange the sautéed chili and greens on serving plates and place the pan-fried sea bass fillets on top. Serve immediately while hot for the best experience.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, pat the sea bass skin dry before seasoning and cooking.
- You can substitute the mixed greens with any quick-cooking leafy greens available.
- Adjust the amount of chili based on your preferred spice level.
- This dish pairs wonderfully with steamed rice or crusty bread to soak up the flavorful greens.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: International
