Seasame salt roasted Sea Bass recipe - Ainsley Gourmet Express - BBC

sea bass

🥗Healthier: trout

💰Cheaper: tilapia

Tilapia is more affordable while still providing a mild flavor.

sesame seeds

🥗Healthier: pumpkin seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Sunflower seeds are often less expensive and provide a similar crunch.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is budget-friendly and has a neutral flavor.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: coconut aminos

Coconut aminos is a soy-free alternative that can be cheaper.

Brush olive oil all over the sea bass for a good coat.

Make cuts into the fish to help it cook and for presentation.

Sprinkle sesame seeds into the cuts and over the fish, ensuring they penetrate well.

Preheat the oven to 200°C (gas mark 6).

Place the sea bass in the oven and roast for about 25 minutes.

In a pan, heat sunflower oil and add ginger, garlic, and chili flakes to cook off.

Mix soy sauce, sesame oil, and white wine vinegar in the pan to create a dressing, allowing it to infuse.

Remove the fish from the oven and serve with the dressing.

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