How to cook Sea bass| Sea bass with pea purée| Cook With Jahid

sea bass

🥗Healthier: trout

💰Cheaper: cod

Trout is lower in calories and cod is more affordable.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free and margarine is often less expensive.

white wine

🥗Healthier: chicken broth

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Chicken broth adds flavor without alcohol, and vinegar is a budget-friendly option.

fresh peas

🥗Healthier: frozen peas

💰Cheaper: canned peas

Frozen peas retain nutrients and canned peas are more affordable.

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

Season sea bass fillets with salt and black pepper.

Place the fillets skin-side down in the skillet and cook until skin is crispy, about 4-5 minutes.

Flip the fillets and cook for another 2-3 minutes until cooked through.

Remove the fish from the skillet and keep warm.

In the same skillet, add butter and shallots, cooking until translucent, about 2-3 minutes.

Add garlic and thyme, cooking for another minute until fragrant.

Pour in white wine and reduce for 2-3 minutes.

Add vegetable stock and bring to a simmer.

Stir in fresh peas and cook until tender, about 2-4 minutes.

Transfer the pea mixture to a blender, add lemon juice and fresh mint, and blend until smooth.

Season the pea purée with salt and pepper to taste.

Serve the sea bass on a bed of pea purée, garnished with additional mint if desired.

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