Sea bass with peas, bacon and potatoes

Sea bass with peas and bacon is an ideal after-work dish for two. Adding bacon to the peas lifts this humble vegetable so that it shares the limelight in this simple supper dish.

You will love this dish because....

Baked, grilled or fried sea bass is a white fish with a delicate flavour which makes a great midweek meal but is also delicious and elegant enough that I will also serve when entertaining. 

• Fish supper
• Dinner for two
• Quick
• Easy
• Nutritious

Most often I use fillets and pan fry it in just a little oil in a non-stick pan and it takes no more than 5 minutes on each side to cook making it great for a quick after-work dinner.

For this recipe, I have served it with peas, cooked with bacon and some potatoes to satisfy a hungry appetite. I have given quantities for two here because I think it is a perfect supper for two but you can easily double up to feed a family or when entertaining.

Hints, Tips and Variations

Use plain seas bass fillets or ready marinated fillets (available in some supermarkets) to make this dish

If you wanted to marinate your own, sprinkle with a little chopped parsley, salt and pepper and a squeeze of lemon juice and allow to stand for 30 minutes before cooking.

The sea bass can also be grilled instead of pan-fried. Grill, skin side up for about 4 minutes until the skin is crispy and the flesh is opaque

Or try baking. Place skin side down on an oil baking pan and bake in a preheated oven at 200℃ (180℃ fan)/400°F/gas mark 6 for about 8 - 10 minutes.

If cooking this dish for more than two I find it easier to grill or bake the fish.

Other white fish such as cod,  plaice or sea bream also works well in this recipe.

Use fresh peas when in season. Pod the peas and blanch briefly in lightly salted boiling water for 2-3 minutes before adding to the pan as directed.

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What to serve with the sea bass

This recipe is a complete meal in one and does not need any other accompaniments. When entertaining I like to serve with a dry white wine such as a sauvignon blanc or a French muscadet.

Sea Bass with Peas and Bacon Step by step

Step 1 Cook the potatoes in a pan of lightly salted boiling water for 10 minutes or until only just tender.

Step 2 Fry the onion and bacon until the onion is soft and the bacon begins to crisp.

Step 3 Add the garlic and fry for another minute or two.

Step 4 Then add the peas to the pan with a little water.

Step 5 Add the potatoes. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring.

Step 6 Meanwhile cook the sea bass fillets.

Step 7 Serve the sea bass fillets placed on top of the peas, bacon and potatoes. Enjoy!

Sea Bass with peas and Bacon

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A simple pan-fried fish dish served with peas, bacon and wedges of potatoes. Ideal for a quick after work supper or for easy casula entertaining.

Course Main

Cuisine British

Keyword fish, quick

Skill Level Easy

Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Servings 2

Calories 863

Author Jacqueline Bellefontaine

Equipment

• 1 saucepan
• 2 frying pans
• fish slice or spatula

Ingredients

• 300 g waxy potatoes cut into thick wedges
• 2 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
• 1 small red onion sliced
• 4 rashers streaky bacon cut into small pieces
• 1 clove garlic chopped
• 250 g frozen peas
• 4 tablespoon fish stock or water
• 4 sea bass fillets
• 1 teaspoon balsamic or sherry vinegar
• salt and freshly ground black pepper

metric - US cups

Instructions

• Cook 300g (10oz) potatoes cut into wedges in a pan of lightly salted boiling water for 10 minutes or until only just tender.
• Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a frying pan and add 1 small slice red onion and 4 rashers streaky bacon cut into strips. Fry gently until the onions are softened and the bacon begins to crisp.
• Add 1 chopped garlic clove to the pan and fry for 1 to 2 minutes minute, then stir in 250g (9oz) frozen peas and 4 tablespoons stock or water. Drain the potatoes and add to the pan. Stir together and cook gently for 5 minutes.
• Once you have added the potatoes to the peas, heat the remaining oil in a separate pan and fry 4 sea bass for about 8 to 10 minutes, turning once.
• Sprinkle the peas and bacon mixture with 1 teaspoon vinegar, and season with pepper and a little salt if required. Divide between two plates and place the sea bass on top. Serve immediately. 

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Notes

You can use other white fish fillets in place of the sea bass.

Nutrition information is approximate and is meant as a guideline only. (It does not include seasoning with salt and pepper.) 

Nutrition

Calories: 863kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 61g | Fat: 49g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 545mg | Potassium: 1074mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 955IU | Vitamin C: 63.4mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 3.1mg

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