Jamie Oliver 15 Minute Meal Asian Sea Bass

This Jamie Oliver 15 Minute Meal Asian Sea Bass recipe is light and flavorful, which includes whole sea bass and coconut rice. It’s a no-fuss take on the classic, ready in about 15 minutes.

Jamie Oliver 15 Minute Meal Asian Sea Bass Ingredients

For the fish:

• 4 small whole sea bass or bream (300g each), gutted and scaled
• 1 thumb-sized piece of ginger
• 2 cloves of garlic
• 1 stick of lemongrass
• 1 bunch fresh coriander
• 1 fresh red chilli
• 2 spring onions
• 3 tbsp low-salt soy sauce, plus extra to serve
• 1 tbsp fish sauce
• Sesame oil
• 2 limes

For the rice:

• 1 × 400g tin light coconut milk
• 300g basmati rice (use coconut milk tin for measurement)

For the greens:

• 1 bunch asparagus (300g)
• 2 bok choi
• 200g sugar snap peas
• 1 lime

How To Make Jamie Oliver 15 Minute Meal Asian Sea Bass

1. Steam the fish: Score the fish 5 times per side, season, and place in a deep tray. Add 400ml boiling water, cover tightly with foil, and steam over medium-high heat.
2. Cook the rice: In a pan, mix coconut milk, 1 tin’s worth of rice, and 1 tin boiling water with salt. Stir, cover, and cook for 10 minutes. Turn off heat.
3. Make the dressing: In a food processor, pulse ginger, garlic, lemongrass, coriander stalks, chilli, spring onions, soy sauce, fish sauce, sesame oil, and juice of 2 limes. Set aside.
4. Cook the greens: Boil asparagus, bok choi, and sugar snaps for 2 minutes. Drain, toss with sesame oil, lime juice, and soy sauce to taste.
5. Finish the fish: Uncover the fish, spoon some steaming liquid into the dressing. Pour dressing over fish and scatter with coriander leaves.
6. Serve: Plate fish with coconut rice and dressed greens. Add extra soy if desired.

Recipe Tips

• Can I use fillets instead of whole fish? Yes, but reduce cooking time and steam gently in a shallow tray.
• Can I swap sea bass for another fish? Sea bream, tilapia, or trout are good alternatives.
• How to avoid dry fish: Cover tightly while steaming and don’t overcook.
• Do I need a food processor? It speeds things up, but a sharp knife and chopping board will do.

What To Serve With Asian Sea Bass

This dish is a complete meal but pairs well with:

• Extra steamed jasmine or sticky rice
• Kimchi or Asian pickles
• A crisp white wine or ginger tea
• Thai-style cucumber salad

How To Store Asian Sea Bass

Refrigerate: Store leftovers in separate containers. Consume within 2 days.

Freeze: Fish and rice can be frozen separately. Reheat gently to avoid drying out.

Asian Sea Bass Nutrition Facts

• Calories: ~629 kcal per serving
• Fat: 28g
• Carbohydrates: 50g
• Protein: 40g
• Sugar: 6g
• Fiber: 4g

Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.

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