Mary Berry, renowned food writer, has shared her recipe for a delicious and easy tarragon and parmesan-crusted sea bass, a dish perfect for a satisfying weeknight meal. Best served with new potatoes and greens, this recipe is a crowd-pleaser and takes under 30 minutes to prepare.
The recipe, which received a five out of five star rating on BBC Good Food, can be cooked in as little as 12 minutes. Serving up to four people, here’s how to make Mary Berry’s flavorful and cheesy sea bass:
Ingredients:
* Four sea bass fillets, skin on
* 40g butter
* 60g panko breadcrumbs
* One unwaxed lemon, finely grated zest
* One tbsp of chopped fresh tarragon
* 40g Parmesan, coarsely grated
* Salt and ground black pepper
For the sauce:
* 200g crème fraîche
* Dash of caster sugar
* One tbsp lemon juice
Method:
1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan/gas six). Line a large baking tray with baking paper.
2. Season the sea bass fillets on both sides with salt and pepper.
3. Melt the butter in a shallow frying pan. Remove from the heat, add the breadcrumbs, lemon zest, and half the tarragon. Toss and set aside.
4. Place half the breadcrumb mixture in four rows on the prepared tray. Place the fillets on top, skin side down and press firmly into the crumbs. Top each fillet with the remaining crumbs and sprinkle with parmesan.
5. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until cooked through. Cut the lemon into wedges.
To make the sauce:
1. Mix the crème fraiche, remaining tarragon, sugar, and lemon juice together in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
2. Serve the fish, which also works well with trout fillets or lemon sole, with a dollop of sauce and lemon wedges.
This recipe is a simple and delicious way to enjoy a flavorful fish dish. With a short preparation time and a delicious result, it’s sure to become a favorite in your household.
