Sea Bass with Pesto
Transform your dinner table into a gourmet experience with this succulent Sea Bass with Pesto recipe, a perfect harmony of fresh flavors and elegant simplicity. Delicate, flaky sea bass fillets are generously coated in a vibrant homemade basil pesto, made with fresh basil leaves, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, and a hint of garlic, creating a rich and herbaceous topping. Roasted alongside juicy cherry tomatoes and a touch of butter, this dish is baked to perfection in just 20 minutes, delivering a quick yet impressive meal that’s ideal for weeknights or special occasions. With minimal prep time and a wholesome, Mediterranean-inspired ingredient list, this recipe is a show-stopper that pairs beautifully with a crisp green salad or roasted vegetables. Perfectly balanced, easy to make, and packed with flavor, Sea Bass with Pesto is sure to become a favorite in your seafood repertoire.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Sea bass fillets
- 2 cups Fresh basil leaves
- 0.25 cups Pine nuts
- 0.5 cups Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 0.5 cups Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon Butter
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
Rinse the sea bass fillets under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
To make the pesto, add the fresh basil leaves, pine nuts, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic cloves, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to a food processor.
Blend the ingredients while slowly drizzling in the olive oil until a smooth pesto forms. Set aside.
Place the sea bass fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Spread 1 to 2 tablespoons of pesto over each fillet, ensuring a generous coating.
Add cherry tomatoes around the sea bass on the baking sheet and dot them with a tablespoon of butter.
Bake the fillets and tomatoes in the oven for about 15-20 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the fish rest for 2 minutes.
Serve the sea bass warm with the roasted cherry tomatoes, and garnish with additional pesto if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2050 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 177.2 g | 227% | |
| Saturated Fat | 37.9 g | 190% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 22.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 265 mg | 88% | |
| Sodium | 3399 mg | 148% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 15.0 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.8 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.6 g | ||
| Protein | 104.3 g | 209% | |
| Vitamin D | 32.1 mcg | 160% | |
| Calcium | 575 mg | 44% | |
| Iron | 6.7 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 2261 mg | 48% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
