Description
This Herb-Crusted Sea Bass with Toasted Coconut and Tomato Dressing is a delightful dish that combines the richness of sea bass with the crunch of a flavorful herb and coconut crust, topped with a tangy tomato vinaigrette.
Ingredients
Scale
Sea Bass Fillets:
- 4 sea bass fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons shredded unsweetened coconut
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Tomato Dressing:
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 small shallot (minced)
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons toasted shredded coconut (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Herb-Crusted Sea Bass: Preheat oven to 400°F. In a small bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs, shredded coconut, parsley, thyme, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Pat the sea bass fillets dry and season lightly with salt and pepper. Brush the top of each fillet with Dijon mustard. Press the herb and coconut breadcrumb mixture onto the mustard-coated side of the fish. Bake for 12–15 minutes until cooked through.
- Make the Tomato Dressing: In a skillet, sauté shallot and garlic in olive oil. Add cherry tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Cook until tomatoes soften slightly. Stir in red wine vinegar. Spoon warm tomato dressing over the baked fish and sprinkle with toasted coconut before serving.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with jasmine rice or arugula salad.
- For added flavor, toast the shredded coconut in a dry pan until golden.
- Alternative fish options include cod or halibut.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with dressing
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
