Lucia Ercolano

Lucia Ercolano

Sea Bass with Citrus

Ingredients:

  • Sea bass fillets:800 g
  • Lemons:2
  • Orange:1
  • Cherry tomatoes:200 g
  • Fresh thyme:5 g
  • Extra virgin olive oil:40 ml
  • White wine:100 ml
  • Salt:to taste
  • Black pepper:to taste
Directions
  1. Preheat oven to 180°C. Season sea bass with salt and pepper.
  2. Slice lemons and orange. Halve cherry tomatoes.
  3. Place fish in baking dish with citrus slices, tomatoes, and thyme.
  4. Drizzle with olive oil and white wine.
  5. Bake for 20-25 minutes until fish flakes easily.
  6. Serve immediately with pan juices.
Suggestions from Lucia
  • Use the freshest fish available for best results.
  • Don't overcook - fish should be just opaque.
  • Serve with roasted vegetables or rice.
History of this Dish

This Mediterranean preparation celebrates the abundant seafood and citrus of the Amalfi Coast. The combination of fish with local lemons and herbs represents the essence of coastal Italian cooking.

Ingredients:

  • Sea bass fillets:800 g
  • Lemons:2
  • Orange:1
  • Cherry tomatoes:200 g
  • Fresh thyme:5 g
  • Extra virgin olive oil:40 ml
  • White wine:100 ml
  • Salt:to taste
  • Black pepper:to taste