Whole Roasted Sea Bass Stuffed with Lime and Herbs with Sweet and Sour Chutney

Roasted whole sea bass served with sautéed leeks, wilted spinach, and a tangy sweet and sour rhubarb chutney.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 592.1 kcals 1184.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 14.1 grams 28.2 grams
Fat 42.3 grams 84.6 grams
Protein 39.2 grams 78.4 grams
Cook Time
25 mins
Produces
2 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
CondimentsSauces
Dairy
25
g
Butter
For chutney
25
g
Butter
For leeks
25
g
Unsalted Butter
For spinach
Fruits
2
piece
Lime
Halved
0.5
piece
Orange
Juice only
NutsSeeds
1
handful
Mixed Fresh Herbs
Chopped parsley, basil, chervil, and thyme
0.5
tsp
1
tsp
Salt
To taste
1
tsp
Black Pepper
To taste
OilsFats
1
tsp
Olive Oil
Drizzle
Seafood
1
piece
Sea Bass
Whole, gutted, descaled, fins removed, slashed at 2.5cm intervals
Vegetables
2
stalk
Rhubarb
Roughly chopped
1
piece
Leek
Chopped into thick pieces
100
g
Spinach
Washed

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C.
  • Rub the fish with salt, pepper, and stuffing of mixed herbs.
  • Drizzle with olive oil and lime juice, placing lime halves around the fish.
  • Roast the fish in the oven for 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Simmer rhubarb, orange juice, vinegar, ginger, and sugar in melted butter for 10 minutes.
  • Sauté chopped leeks in melted butter until lightly browned and season.
  • Steam spinach in a covered pan with melted butter for 1 minute until wilted.
  • Plate the spinach and leeks, top with the fish, and serve chutney on the side.