Salt-Crusted Sea Bass with Lemon & Herbs
Salt-Crusted Sea Bass with Lemon & Herbs is a breathtaking seafood dish that transforms any meal into a fine dining experience. The whole sea bass is enveloped in a crunchy salt crust, which locks in moisture while infusing the fish with zesty lemon and fragrant herbs. This elegant preparation not only guarantees delicious flavor but also creates an impressive presentation, making it perfect for special occasions or simply indulging in something extraordinary.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole sea bass (about 2 lbs), cleaned and scaled
- 2 cups coarse sea salt
- 2 lemons, thinly sliced
- 1 cup fresh herbs (e.g., parsley and thyme)
- 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Rinse the sea bass under cold water and pat it dry. Season the cavity generously with salt and pepper.
- Stuff the fish with lemon slices and fresh herbs.
- In a bowl, mix coarse sea salt with enough water to achieve a damp texture. Spread half of this mixture on the baking dish.
- Place the sea bass on top of the salt bed and cover completely with the remaining salt mixture.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through. Crack open the salt crust to serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 oz (142g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 2100mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 62g
- Cholesterol: 120mg