Branzino con asparagi e maionese alla barbabietola, Monsieur Cuisine | Chef in Camicia | Lidl Italia

sea bass

🥗Healthier: cod

💰Cheaper: tilapia

Cod is lower in calories while tilapia is often more affordable.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil provides healthy fats, while margarine is often cheaper.

Trim the tough ends off the asparagus and set aside.

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add asparagus to the skillet and cook until tender, about 5-7 minutes.

Season asparagus with salt and black pepper to taste, then remove from skillet and keep warm.

Season sea bass fillets with salt, black pepper, and lemon juice.

In the same skillet, add a bit more olive oil and heat over medium-high heat.

Place sea bass fillets skin-side down in the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes until golden.

Carefully flip the fillets and cook for another 3-4 minutes until cooked through.

Add a splash of white wine to the skillet and let it reduce for 1-2 minutes.

Remove the skillet from heat and swirl in butter until melted and combined.

Serve the sea bass on a plate with asparagus on the side, drizzling the pan sauce over the top.

Cooking Techniques

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