Pesto-Crusted Broiled Sea Bass Recipe

Pesto-Crusted Broiled Sea Bass Recipe

This pesto-crusted broiled sea bass recipe is quick to make with fish that is flaky, tender, and flavorful. The crust is golden brown and filled with rich herbaceous flavor. It's perfect for an impressive meal to feed guests or a quick, flavorsome weeknight dinner. (This recipe is gluten-free and keto-friendly.)

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Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Italian

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 12

Total Time: 17

Servings: people

Calories: 447kcal

Author: Capri Lilly

Ingredients

1.5 lb Sea Bass
1 Lemon
Salt and Pepper to taste

GFB Pesto Recipe (1 cup needed)

1/4 cup Pine Nuts
1 Lemon, juiced about 2 tbsp lemon juice
1/3 cup Olive Oil plus more if desired
1/2 cup Arugula packed
1 cup Basil packed
4 Garlic Cloves
1/3 cup Parmesan Cheese or ¼ cup raw cashews for vegan option
1/4 teaspoon Sea Salt plus more to taste
1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper plus more to taste

Instructions

Make pesto: Place basil, arugula, pine nuts, cashews, lemon juice, parmesan (optional), salt, pepper, and garlic in a food processor or blender. Process (scraping down sides occasionally) until almost smooth. Slowly pour in olive oil in and blend/process until all oil is combined. Transfer pesto to a bowl. Set aside
Preheat the broiler (to high) with a rack about 8 inches from the heating element.
Place the sea bass on a baking tray lined with aluminum foil or parchment paper. Use a clean cloth or paper towel to pat the sea bass dry.
Spread a 1/4-inch thick layer of pesto on top of the sea bass.
Cook under the preheated broiler until a crust forms and fish flakes easily with a fork, about 10-12 minutes. (If the crust begins to blacken, tent with foil.)
Remove the sea bass from the oven. Squeeze juice from 1/2 lemon over the fish.

Notes

Tips To Nail the Recipe

- Use fresh fish. If it smells fishy, then it isn't fresh. Check for discoloration. It should be white to light pink with firm flesh.

- Do not overcook broiled sea bass because it will dry out.

- For a quick meal that's ready in less than 30 minutes, prepare your sides while the fish bakes.

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