Grilled Sea Bass (Greek Style)
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
2 servings
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Greek, International
Grilled Sea Bass (Greek Style)
Description
This Greek-style grilled sea bass recipe prepares whole cleaned bass lightly oiled and seasoned with salt, pepper, and fresh dill placed inside the fish along with thin lemon slices. The fish is grilled on a medium-high heat grill pan, typically about 3-4 minutes per side, depending on size, until the flesh easily separates from the central backbone—indicating doneness. The fish continues to cook slightly off the heat after grilling.
The accompanying olive oil and lemon mixture blends extra virgin olive oil, mustard, dried oregano, lemon juice, salt, and pepper processed together, then stirred with oregano added last. This dressing is poured over the cooked fish, adding tangy, herbal, and slightly sharp notes that lift the delicate flavor of sea bass. The grilling method preserves moisture while giving a slight charred aroma.
Serving the fish with this lemon and olive oil dressing highlights the fresh herbs and citrus and makes for a light, balanced meal suitable for a fresh seafood course.
Ingredients
For the fish:
- 2 pieces sea bass cleaned, whole
- ½ bunch of dill divided into florets
- 1 lemon cut in half and then thinly sliced
- olive oil extra virgin
- salt
- black pepper
For the olive oil and lemon mixture:
- 100 ml olive oil extra virgin
- 40 g. mustard
- 1 tsp oregano dried
- 1 lemon juiced
- salt
- black pepper
Instructions
For the olive oil and lemon mixture:
- Put all the ingredients except the oregano in a food processor and beat until the mixture is homogenized. Pour into a bowl, add the oregano and mix well. Set aside until needed.
For the fish:
- Lightly oil the fish on all sides and season with salt and pepper, then pour the lemon and dill on the belly. Grill on a well-heated grill pan at medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes on each side and serve with the oil and lemon. The cooking time will depend on the size of the fish and, of course, the intensity of the heat.
- A good way to tell when the fish is done is to see if the meat can be easily separated from the central backbone. The meat should just about pull away. The fish will continue to cook for a few minutes off the heat so it will be done by the time you put it on your plate.
Notes
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Overall Rating
4.9
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