Pan-fried sea bass with fennel pesto and tomato salsa

1. 1

   Using a sharp knife, trim the sea bass fillets into a square shape, then cut into the skin side to lightly score.

2. 2

   Rub the fillets with olive oil and season with salt and a pinch of white pepper and ground coriander.

3. 3

   Heat a frying pan until hot and add the sea bass, skin-side down. Fry for three minutes, then turn and cook for a further 1-2 minutes, or until completely cooked through.

4. 4

   For the fennel pesto, place the fennel into a food processor and blend to a fine purée.

5. 5

   Add the dill, pine nuts, ground almonds and parmesan and pulse to combine.

6. 6

   Add the olive oil and blend to a porridge-like consistency. Season, to taste, with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

7. 7

   For the tomato salsa, place the tomatoes into a bowl and add the lemon juice, sesame oil, Tabasco sauce and coriander leaves. Stir gently to combine.

8. 8

   To serve, place a spoonful of fennel pesto into the centre of each plate. Place a sea bass fillet on top of each and spoon the salsa around. Garnish with a few pea shoots and serve.

1 serving ≈ 188 g

Nutrition values are estimates. - means data is unavailable.