Pan-Fried Sea Bass with Miso, Lemon, and Thyme-Glazed Roasties

A delicious combination of pan-fried sea bass fillets served with root vegetables roasted in a flavorful miso, lemon and thyme glaze. The crispy-skinned fish pairs perfectly with the sweet and savory glazed vegetables.

2 servings
1 hr 15 min

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp sweet white miso
  • 1 whole lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 2 large carrots
  • 2 whole sweet potatoes
  • 2 large parsnips
  • 1 handful fresh thyme
  • 2 fillets sea bass
  • 1 to taste sea salt and black pepper

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Preheat the oven to 200°C/400°F/Gas Mark 6

    5 min

  2. 2.

    In a mixing bowl, combine the miso paste, lemon juice, melted coconut oil and crushed garlic and stir well.

    5 min

  3. 3.

    Lay the vegetables in a roasting dish, drizzle the miso glaze over the veg, then give the vegetables a good toss so that they are all coated.

    5 min

  4. 4.

    Scatter the fresh thyme over the veg and a small sprinkling of sea salt then place into the hot oven for about 45 minutes.

    45 min

  5. 5.

    When the vegetables are almost ready, prepare the sea bass by scoring the skin of the fillets with a sharp knife five or six times. Season with a little salt and pepper.

    5 min

  6. 6.

    Heat a little coconut oil in a frying pan and place the sea bass in the pan, skin side down, to fry over a medium heat until the skin is crisp and brown. Flip over and cook for a further 2 minutes.

    8 min

  7. 7.

    Lay a generous helping of roasted vegetables on a plate, top with the cooked sea bass and serve.

    2 min