Cumin-Crusted Sea Bass
4 servings
Ingredients
1 Tbsp. cumin seeds
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1 lb. sea bass fillets, skinned and cut into 4 pieces
1/2 Tbsp. olive oil
1-1/2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
Lemon or lime wedges
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- In a dry skillet, toast cumin seeds over medium heat, stirring, until fragrant, 2 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a bowl to cool.
- With a spice grinder or mortar and pestle, grind cumin seeds, salt and pepper into a fine powder. Rub spice mixture on both sides of bass.
- In a large ovenproof skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add bass and cook until browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
- Transfer skillet to oven and bake until fish is opaque in the center, 3 to 7 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley and serve immediately, with lemon or lime wedges.
Nutritional Information:
130 calories
4 total fat (1 g sat)
47 mg cholesterol
1 g carbohydrate
21 g protein
0 g fiber
345 mg sodium
