Salt-Crusted Sea Bass

A whole sea bass encased in a salt crust, seasoned with chilli, garlic, and herbs, served with roasted vegetables.

Healthy Fish Seafood Main Course Low Carb

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

546.3

kcal / serving

2185 kcal total

Carbs

10.5g

per serving

42.1 g total

Fat

22.1g

per serving

88.2 g total

Protein

76.4g

per serving

305.5 g total

Cook Time

minutes

Serves

people

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy

piece

Egg White

Whisked, free-range

Fruits

piece

Lemon

Zest and juice, pieces reserved and chopped

NutsSeeds

handful

Garlic

Cloves, chopped

tbsp

Parsley

Chopped

350

Sea Salt

Coarse

portion

Chestnut

Roasted, to serve

OilsFats

Olive Oil

Seafood

1.5

Sea Bass

Gutted, cleaned, fins removed

Vegetables

piece

Green Chilli

Chopped

portion

Mixed Root Vegetables

Roasted, to serve

Method

Mix oil, chilli, garlic, parsley, and lemon zest, then rub onto the fish skin.

Place the chopped lemon pieces into the fish cavity and score the skin with a knife.

Preheat the oven to 200°C.

Serve with roasted vegetables and chestnuts.

Remove the hard salt crust and drizzle the fish with lemon juice.

Bake for 35 minutes until the fish is cooked through.

Place the fish on the salt layer and cover completely with the remaining mixture.

Spread one third of the salt mixture onto a lined baking tray.

Combine egg whites and salt in a bowl and mix well.