Recipe Poached Sea Bass

sea bass

🥗Healthier: cod

💰Cheaper: tilapia

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

white wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic wine

💰Cheaper: white grape juice

Non-alcoholic wine maintains flavor without alcohol.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: frozen herbs

Dried herbs are more shelf-stable and frozen herbs are often less expensive.

Heat water and white wine in a large pot over medium heat until simmering.

Add lemon slices, fresh herbs, and garlic to the pot.

Season the poaching liquid with salt to taste.

Gently place the sea bass fillets in the simmering liquid.

Cover the pot and poach the fish for 10-12 minutes until cooked through.

Remove the sea bass from the pot and let it rest briefly.

Drizzle olive oil over the fish before serving.

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