Description
A delicious sea bass fillet recipe paired with a spicy savory red sauce that enhances its natural flavors.
Ingredients
- 4 sea bass fillets or steaks
- 1 spicy green pepper, finely chopped
- 2 red chili peppers, finely chopped
- 10 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- ½ tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper
- 1 tablespoon sweet or hot paprika
- 1 tablespoon ground caraway spice mix
- 1 tablespoon harissa
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 7 ounces/½ can crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Heat a pot with olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the finely chopped spicy green pepper, red chili peppers, and garlic. Sauté carefully, ensuring the garlic does not burn.
- Stir in the sugar to help balance the flavors.
- Add the crushed red pepper, sweet or hot paprika, and harissa to the pot. Mix well until combined.
- Incorporate the tomato paste and crushed tomatoes. Stir and let simmer over low heat for 5 minutes.
- Add the ground caraway spice mix and chopped cilantro.
- Add water to reach desired sauce thickness. Let cook over low heat for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Arrange the fish fillets in the pot, pouring the sauce over them.
- Cook for about 10 minutes on the stove.
- Transfer the pot to a preheated oven at 355°F (180°C) for an additional 10 minutes.
- Squeeze juice from half a fresh lemon over the fish before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
For a milder sauce, reduce the number of chili peppers. Consider marinating the sea bass for deeper flavor.
