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🍽️ Pan-fried Sea Bass on Fennel with Spinach
303 kcal · 30 min · 4 servings
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Ingredients
- 1 baby fennel
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 150 g spinach
- 4 fish fillets à approx. 160 g (e.g. sea bass)
- salt
- pepper (from the mill)
- 1 shallot
- 1 tbsp butter
- 60 g crème fraîche
- 1 tsp horseradish (jar)
- dill (for garnishing)
Instructions
- 1. Wash the fennel thoroughly and remove the tough outer leaves.
- 2. Slice the fennel lengthwise into very thin slices or grate it finely.
- 3. Place the fennel slices in the center of the plates.
- 4. Drizzle the fennel with some lemon juice and one tablespoon of oil.
- 5. Let the fennel rest for a short while while you prepare the other ingredients.
- 6. Wash the spinach and remove any tough stems.
- 7. Spin the spinach dry so that it does not become watery.
- 8. Rinse the sea bass briefly and pat it dry with kitchen paper.
- 9. Season the fish on both sides with salt and pepper.
- 10. Heat two tablespoons of oil in a large frying pan.
- 11. Place the fish in the hot pan with the skin side down.
- 12. Fry the fish slowly over medium heat for four to five minutes until golden brown.
- 13. Peel the shallot and cut it into very small cubes.
- 14. Melt the butter in a separate frying pan or pot.
- 15. Sauté the shallot cubes in the butter until translucent.
- 16. Add the dry spinach to the shallots and stir it in.
- 17. Let the spinach wilt and allow any resulting liquid to evaporate.
- 18. Finally, season the spinach with salt and pepper.
- 19. Turn the fish over in the pan to the other side.
- 20. Remove the pan from the heat and let the fish finish cooking for a few minutes.
- 21. Mix the crème fraîche with the horseradish in a small bowl.
- 22. Place dollops of the horseradish cream around the fennel on the plates.
- 23. Place the warm spinach on top of the fennel.
- 24. Place the fish on top of the spinach with the crispy skin side facing up.
- 25. Garnish the dish with fresh dill and serve immediately.
Nutrition per serving
- kcal: 303
- Protein: 31 g · Fett/Fat: 18 g · Carbs: 3 g