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Sea Bass in Miso Coconut Sauce

A quick yet luxurious dish featuring tender sea bass fillets, creamy miso coconut sauce, and fragrant coconut rice, perfect for a weeknight dinner or special occasion.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Fusion
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Pickled Scallions
  • 5 pieces scallions, thinly sliced about 2 cups
  • 1/4 cup boiling water
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Coconut Rice
  • 1 cup jasmine rice
  • 1/2 cup coconut milk
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Miso Coconut Sea Bass
  • 1 pound sea bass fillets
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small Thai chili, finely chopped
  • 4 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stems removed and caps thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon white miso paste
  • 7 ounces coconut cream
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon chili oil
  • 1/2 pieces lime, zest and juice
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
Vegetables
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1/2 pound baby bok choy, halved lengthwise
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

Method
 

Pickling Scallions
  1. In a heatproof bowl, stir together the boiling water, rice vinegar, sugar, mustard seeds, and salt until the sugar dissolves. Add the sliced scallions, toss well, and let them rest at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
Cooking the Rice
  1. Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Drain well.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine the rice, coconut milk, water, and salt. Bring to a boil, then cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender. Fluff with a fork and keep warm.
Roasting the Fish
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Place the sea bass fillets on a sheet pan. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and season with salt and black pepper. Roast for 12-15 minutes until the fish is opaque and flakes easily. Remove from the oven and keep warm.
Making the Sauce
  1. In a large skillet, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the onion, garlic, chili, and shiitake mushrooms. Cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms soften and start to brown.
  3. Stir in the miso paste until smooth. Add in the coconut cream, rice vinegar, and sugar. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 7-8 minutes, stirring often, until the sauce thickens slightly.
  4. Finish the sauce with chili oil, lime zest, and lime juice. Season to taste with salt and black pepper. Keep warm over low heat.
Searing the Bok Choy
  1. In another large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat. Place the bok choy cut-side down and sear for 7-8 minutes, turning once until lightly charred and tender. Season with salt and black pepper.
Serving
  1. Spoon coconut rice onto plates, top with the roasted sea bass, and generously spoon the miso coconut sauce with mushrooms over the fish. Garnish with pickled scallions and serve with the seared bok choy on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6g

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat gently in a skillet over low heat to prevent the fish from drying out. Feel free to substitute with another fish or use brown rice for a nuttier flavor.

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