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Steamed Sea Bass with Seasonal Vegetables

17/11/2023

Here’s how to prepare a delicious Steamed Sea Bass with Seasonal Vegetables, a light and tasty dish that enhances the flavors of the fish and the garden.

Ingredients

  • 1 sea bass of about 400-500g, cleaned and gutted
  • Variety of seasonal vegetables (e.g., zucchini, carrots, green beans, asparagus)
  • 1 lemon
  • A few sprigs of thyme or other fresh aromatic herbs to taste
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Extra virgin olive oil

Preparation

  1. Start by preparing the vegetables. Wash them thoroughly and cut them into not too small pieces, keeping a certain uniformity in size to allow for even cooking.
  2. If you have a steamer, place the vegetables at the bottom of the lower part and add enough water to produce steam. If you do not have a steamer, you can use a simple colander placed in a large pot, making sure that the water does not touch the vegetables.
  3. Place the cleaned sea bass on the upper part of the steamer (or on a second colander). Make some cuts on the back and insert some slices of lemon and sprigs of thyme or other aromatic herbs into the cuts. Season it with salt and pepper both inside and out.
  4. Put the lid on and turn on the heat. The cooking time for the vegetables will depend on the type and the cut, but generally, it will take about 15-20 minutes to obtain crunchy vegetables. The sea bass will cook in 10-15 minutes, depending on the size.
  5. Once cooked, dish up the sea bass on a bed of seasonal vegetables, dress everything with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, and serve hot.

Curiosity

Steamed sea bass is a typical dish of the Mediterranean diet and is appreciated for its nutritional properties and lightness. In Italy, to enhance its flavor, it is often accompanied by a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and a pinch of sea salt, simplicity that enhances the natural flavors of the fish and vegetables. The sea bass, also known as European bass, is highly valued in cooking for its white and delicate meat and the ease with which it lends itself to various culinary preparations.

Steamed Sea Bass with Seasonal Vegetables