Salt-Crusted Sea Bass with Runner Bean Salad

Moist sea bass baked in a salt crust, served with a fresh runner bean, broad bean, and lettuce salad.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 546.1 kcals 2184.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 19.7 grams 78.6 grams
Fat 18.1 grams 72.4 grams
Protein 76.5 grams 305.8 grams
Cook Time
30 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
1
pinch
CondimentsSauces
Fruits
1
piece
Lemon Juice
A squeeze
GrainsCereals
50
g
LegumesPulses
200
g
NutsSeeds
1
bunch
Thyme
Fresh
300
g
Sea Salt
For the crust
4
tbsp
Parsley
Fresh flatleaf, chopped
OilsFats
3
tbsp
Other
4
piece
Egg Whites
Free-range
Seafood
1.5
kg
Sea Bass
Whole
Vegetables
400
g
Runner Beans
Thickly sliced diagonally
2
piece
Banana Shallots
Sliced into rings
2
piece
Little Gem Lettuce
Leaves separated

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C.
  • Stuff the thyme into the sea bass cavity.
  • Whisk egg whites to soft peaks and fold in the salt.
  • Spread a third of the mixture on a lined tray, add fish, and cover with remaining mixture.
  • Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until the crust is crisp.
  • Crack the crust, remove the skin from the fish, and place on a plate.
  • Blanch runner beans in boiling water for 2 minutes then refresh in iced water.
  • Combine runner beans, parsley, shallots, broad beans, lettuce, and croutons in a bowl.
  • Whisk mustard, vinegar, lemon juice, oil, sugar, and seasoning to make the dressing.
  • Toss the salad with the dressing and serve alongside the sea bass.