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Flavorful Sambal Lemongrass and Ginger Sea Bass Recipe

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A quick and easy seafood dish featuring tender sea bass fillets marinated in a bold sambal, lemongrass, and ginger mixture, perfect for busy weeknights or dinner parties.

Ingredients

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  • 4 sea bass fillets (6 oz / 170 g each), fresh or thawed, skin on
  • 2 tablespoons sambal oelek (chili paste)
  • 2 stalks lemongrass, finely chopped (white part only, bruised)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce (low-sodium recommended)
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • Fresh cilantro or Thai basil for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prepare the marinade by combining sambal oelek, chopped lemongrass, grated ginger, minced garlic, soy sauce, honey, and lime juice in a medium bowl. Stir until honey dissolves and mixture is uniform.
  2. Pat sea bass fillets dry with paper towels. Coat each fillet evenly with the marinade, including under the skin if possible. Let rest for at least 15 minutes at room temperature or up to 30 minutes in the fridge.
  3. Heat a non-stick or cast iron skillet over medium-high heat and add vegetable oil. Heat until a drop of water sizzles immediately.
  4. Place fillets skin-side down in the skillet. Press gently with a spatula to keep skin flat. Cook for 4-5 minutes without moving until skin is crisp and releases easily.
  5. Flip fillets and cook for another 2-3 minutes until fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
  6. Transfer to a serving plate and let rest for a minute. Garnish with fresh cilantro or Thai basil before serving.

Notes

Marinate sea bass for 15-30 minutes; avoid over-marinating to prevent ‘cooking’ the fish with lime juice. Pat fish dry before marinating and before cooking for crispy skin. Use moderate heat and press fillets down when searing to avoid curling. Adjust sambal amount to control spice level. Leftovers keep up to 2 days refrigerated; reheat gently in skillet to maintain skin texture.

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