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Sea Bream Cooked with Cherry Tomatoes

Pan-seared sea bream simmered with cherry tomatoes, garlic, and basil in a light sauce, finished with a quick reduction.

HealthyQuickSeafoodMain CourseMediterranean

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 622.6 kcals 2490.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 4.7 grams 18.6 grams
Fat 45.6 grams 182.5 grams
Protein 48.1 grams 192.4 grams
Cook Time
15 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Liquids
400
ml
Water
NutsSeeds
4
clove
Garlic
1
handful
Basil
fresh leaves, roughly torn
1
to taste
Salt
OilsFats
175
ml
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Seafood
2
piece
Sea Bream
weighing about 500g each, cleaned and scaled
Vegetables
20
piece
Cherry Tomatoes
quartered
1
piece
Red Chilli
small, finely chopped

Steps

  • Heat 175ml of olive oil in a large heavy-based frying pan over high heat.
  • Add the sea bream, garlic, quartered tomatoes, torn basil, and salt to the pan.
  • Pour in 400ml of water and reduce the heat slightly.
  • Cook the fish for 7 minutes on each side until the eyes turn white.
  • Transfer the fish to a large serving dish.
  • Increase the heat and boil the sauce for 30 seconds to thicken.
  • Pour the sauce over the fish and serve immediately.