Cooking in Cyprus: Roasted Mediterranean Sea Bass & Ice Cream in Kataifi Pastry! 🇨🇾🍽️"

Mediterranean sea bass

🥗Healthier: trout

💰Cheaper: tilapia

Trout provides a similar flavor profile, while tilapia is more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola oil is budget-friendly.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: frozen herbs

Dried herbs are convenient and last longer; frozen herbs offer a fresher taste than dried.

black olives

🥗Healthier: green olives

💰Cheaper: canned olives

Green olives are lower in calories; canned olives are often less expensive.

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

Rinse the sea bass under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.

Place the sea bass on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Drizzle olive oil over the fish and rub it into the skin.

Season the fish with sea salt and black pepper to taste.

Stuff the cavity of the fish with garlic, lemon slices, and fresh herbs.

Scatter cherry tomatoes, black olives, and capers around the fish on the baking sheet.

Roast in the oven for 20-25 minutes, until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.

Remove from the oven and let rest for a few minutes before serving.

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