The Baked Sea Bass Fillets cooked with a topping of fresh breadcrumbs and other ingredients that give a very tasty flavor make this recipe a delicious dish that is prepared quickly and easily. The sea bass, also known as branzino, is a sea fish with a delicate flavor that is available all year round and can be found at supermarket counters already filleted. Save this recipe, you will see it’s worth it…
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Medium
- Preparation time: 5 Minutes
- Portions: 2 People
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All Seasons
- Energy 281.05 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 15.59 (g) of which sugars 2.00 (g)
- Proteins 25.11 (g)
- Fat 13.46 (g) of which saturated 2.41 (g)of which unsaturated 2.75 (g)
- Fibers 1.07 (g)
- Sodium 963.20 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 150 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 2 fillets sea bass (branzino)
- 1.4 oz breadcrumbs (fresh)
- A few leaves parsley
- 2 fillets anchovies in oil
- 1/2 clove garlic
- 6 taggiasca olives (pitted)
- 1/4 tsp fine salt
- 1 1/3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Tools
- Baking Tray
- Parchment Paper
- Tweezers
Steps
In the food processor, coarsely chop the fresh breadcrumbs with the olives, parsley leaves, anchovy fillets, garlic with the core removed, and add a pinch of salt. Place the sea bass fillets on the tray covered with lightly oiled parchment paper, check that there are no bones in the center of the fillets and remove them with tweezers if necessary. Salt the fillets and place the topping on top without pressing and drizzle with a little oil. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F and cook for 25 minutes. Serve with a few slices of lemon.
Advice
For the topping, it is better to use fresh breadcrumbs and it’s recommended not to press it onto the fillets.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Where are the bones located in the Sea Bass Fillets?
By running a finger over the center of the fillet, you can feel the bones. To remove them, simply use a pair of tweezers.
Should the oven be set to static or fan when baking the Sea Bass Fillets?
The cooking should be static; otherwise, the fillets will dry out too much.
