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Sea Bass with Soy Glaze

This sea bass with soy glaze and cucumber salsa is a simple, healthy meal of pan-fried fish with a salty-sweet, soy-mirin glaze and a cooling cucumber salsa.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 358 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

For the cucumber salsa
  • 1 cucumber peeled, seeded, and chopped
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce (or tamari to make it gluten-free)
  • 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
  • 2 scallions chopped
  • 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
For the sauce
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
  • 1/4 cup mirin
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons dry white wine
For the fish
  • Six (3- to 6-ounce) skinless sea bass fillets (preferably wild striped bass or you can substitute cod or black cod)
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (optional)
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Instructions

Make the cucumber salsa
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  1. In a bowl, combine the cucumber, soy sauce, vinegar, scallions, and cilantro. (You can cover and refrigerate the cucumber salsa for up to 24 hours.)
Make the soy glaze
  1. In a medium saucepan over low heat, stir together the soy sauce, mirin, sugar, and wine. Heat, stirring frequently, until the sugar is completely dissolved, about 3 minutes. Pour the sauce into a small bowl.
Cook the fish
  1. If desired, dredge the fish in the flour. Heat a skillet on medium-high until hot. Add the olive oil and heat until hot but not smoking. Cook the fish for 2 1/2 minutes on each side, until browned. Reduce the heat to medium, pour in the sauce mixture, cover, and cook, just until the fish is opaque throughout, 5 to 6 minutes more.
  2. Carefully transfer the fillets to a platter or individual plates and spoon the sauce from the skillet over the top. Sprinkle with the sesame seeds and serve immediately, spooning the cucumber salsa on the fsh or passing it on the side.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 358kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 23g (8%) Protein 33g (66%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Monounsaturated Fat 8g Cholesterol 136mg (45%) Sodium 633mg (26%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 12g (24%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 358

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 358kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 23g 8%
Protein 33g 66%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 136mg 45%
Sodium 633mg 26%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 12g 24%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.