Sea Bass with Citrus Salsa

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Dinner-party elegance in a 20-minute dish? It's possible, when you start with great ingredients that require little embellishment. Here, we use sea bass, a tender, mild-flavored fish with a lovely buttery quality. There are several sustainable options to choose from (Atlantic black sea bass, for one), so ask your fishmonger to ensure you're making a responsible choice. You can also use cod, sablefish (also called black cod), striped bass, or barramundi with great results. Any of these white-fleshed fish will take well to the bright flavors of the simple grapefruit-and-orange topping.

Sea Bass with Citrus Salsa on a white plate
Jennifer Causey.
Active Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 2 ½ extra-virgin olive oil, divided

  • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt, divided

  • ¾ teaspoon black pepper, divided

  • ½ teaspoon paprika

  • 4 (6 ounce) fillets skinless sea bass fillets

  • 1 small pink grapefruit

  • 1 small navel orange

  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic

  • ¼ cup thinly vertically sliced white onion

Directions

  1. Preheat broiler to high with oven rack 6 to 8 inches from heat.

  2. Combine 1 1/2 teaspoons oil, 1/2 teaspoon each of salt and pepper and paprika. Place fish on a baking sheet; rub with paprika mixture. Broil fish until beginning to brown and fish flakes easily with a fork, 10 to 12 minutes. Keep warm.

  3. Peel grapefruit and orange. Using a small knife, cut fruit into segments, and coarsely chop. Whisk together cilantro, lime juice, garlic, 2 tablespoons oil and 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper; stir in onion and citrus segments. Spoon salsa over fish.

Originally appeared: Cooking Light

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

298 Calories
12g Fat
14g Carbs
32g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 1 fillet and 2 tbsp. salsa
Calories 298
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 14g 5%
Dietary Fiber 2g 7%
Total Sugars 9g
Protein 32g 64%
Total Fat 12g 15%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 70mg 23%
Sodium 477mg 21%
Calcium 59mg 5%
Iron 1mg 6%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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