Sea Bass with Sicilian Pepper Sauce

Delight your taste buds with the vibrant flavors of Sea Bass with Sicilian Pepper Sauce—a Mediterranean-inspired dish that's as elegant as it is easy to prepare. This recipe features perfectly pan-seared sea bass fillets, with crispy golden skin and tender, flaky flesh, topped with a rich, velvety sauce made from roasted red bell peppers, garlic, capers, and a splash of red wine vinegar. The bold Sicilian pepper sauce is complemented by juicy cherry tomatoes and fresh basil, adding a burst of freshness to every bite. With a prep time of just 15 minutes and a cooking time of 25 minutes, this dish is ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Serve it with steamed vegetables or herbed couscous for a complete, flavor-packed meal. Perfect keywords: Sicilian pepper sauce, pan-seared sea bass, Mediterranean-inspired recipe, roasted red pepper sauce.

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Sea bass fillets
• 4 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
• 2 large Red bell peppers
• 3 cloves Garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons Capers
• 1 tablespoon Red wine vinegar
• 6 leaves Fresh basil leaves
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 whole Lemon

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the red bell peppers directly on the oven rack and roast them for 15-20 minutes, turning occasionally, until the skins are charred and the flesh is soft.

Step 2

Once the peppers are roasted, remove them from the oven and place them in a bowl. Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and let the peppers steam for 10 minutes. This will make the skin easier to remove.

Step 3

While the peppers steam, pat the sea bass fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides with 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper.

Step 4

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place the sea bass fillets skin-side down in the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes, until the skin is crispy. Flip the fillets and cook for another 3-4 minutes, until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork. Remove the fillets from the skillet and set aside.

Step 5

Peel the skins off the roasted peppers and discard the stems and seeds. Add the roasted peppers, garlic cloves, capers, red wine vinegar, and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt to a blender. Blend until smooth. Slowly drizzle in 2 tablespoons of olive oil while blending to create a silky sauce.

Step 6

Pour the Sicilian pepper sauce into a small saucepan and heat over low heat. Add the cherry tomatoes and cook for 2-3 minutes until they soften slightly.

Step 7

Serve the sea bass fillets on a plate and spoon the Sicilian pepper sauce generously over each fillet. Garnish with fresh basil leaves and a squeeze of lemon juice for brightness.

Step 8

Enjoy your Sea Bass with Sicilian Pepper Sauce alongside a side of steamed vegetables or herbed couscous.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1086.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1183.9

Total Fat 75.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 13.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.4g
Cholesterol 192mg	0%
Sodium 3061.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 37.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.5g	0%
Total Sugars 18.6g
Protein 87.3g	0%

Vitamin D 1280IU	0%
Calcium 128.3mg	0%
Iron 5.6mg	0%
Potassium 2818.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 57.6%

Protein: 29.6%

Carbs: 12.8%