Pan-Fried Sea Bass with Jersey Royals and Watercress Salsa Verde

Pan-fry sea bass fillets and serve with boiled Jersey Royal potatoes and a fresh, puréed watercress salsa verde.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 546.3 kcals 2185.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 16.5 grams 65.8 grams
Fat 43 grams 172.1 grams
Protein 26.4 grams 105.4 grams
Cook Time
15 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
2
tbsp
Capers
rinsed and drained
Fruits
1
piece
Lemon
zest only
GrainsCereals
2
tbsp
Breadcrumbs
toasted
NutsSeeds
1
1
Salt
to taste
1
1
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
3
tbsp
Parsley
fresh flatleaf, chopped
1
clove
Garlic
roughly chopped
OilsFats
2
tbsp
Olive Oil
for potatoes
2
tbsp
Olive Oil
for frying fish
3
tbsp
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
for salsa verde
Seafood
4
piece
Sea Bass
fillets
Vegetables
300
g
150
g
Watercress
leaves only
2
piece
Spring Onions
roughly chopped

Steps

  • Boil the potatoes for 8 to 10 minutes until tender.
  • Drain potatoes, toss with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
  • Season sea bass fillets with black pepper.
  • Heat a frying pan with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and fry fish for 2 to 3 minutes per side.
  • Remove fish from the pan and let rest for two minutes.
  • Blanch watercress in boiling salted water for 1 minute then refresh in iced water.
  • Purée watercress with salsa verde ingredients in a food processor and season to taste.
  • Serve potatoes and sea bass on plates topped with a spoonful of salsa verde.