How to Make Sea Bass San Sebastian - A Step-by-Step Guide

Sea bass San Sebastian is a classic Spanish dish that originated in the coastal city of San Sebastian, known for its incredible seafood and world-class cuisine. This dish features tender fillets of sea bass, crisped to perfection and served on a bed of sautéed vegetables, along with a rich and flavorful sauce that brings the whole dish together.

The key to making sea bass San Sebastian is to start with fresh, high-quality sea bass. This delicate and flavorful fish is best when it is v...

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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 2 teaspoons sherry vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 cloves peeled garlic, crushed fine
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 Hatch chile pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 pound Chilean sea bass filet, skinned and cut into two portions
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
  • ¼ cup whole roasted Marcona almonds, or as needed
  • ½ cup Sungold cherry tomatoes, halved

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 2
  • Yield: 2 servings

  • Preheat oven to 475 degrees F (245 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment.
  • Mix together mayonnaise, sherry vinegar, smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon salt, garlic, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl until sauce is combined.
  • Spread olive oil on the bottom 2 individual-serving baking dishes. Cover oil with a single layer of pepper slices to cover the bottom of the dishes.
  • Season the fish generously with 1/2 teaspoon salt and place on top of the pepper slices. Spread the tops and sides of the fish with the prepared sauce, spreading the thickest layer on top. Grate almonds over the filets to cover. Transfer baking dishes to prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake until beautifully browned and fish flakes easily with a fork, 15 to 18 minutes. Internal temperature should reach 135 to 140 degrees F (57 to 60 degrees C). Garnish with tomatoes.
  • Nutrition

    545 cal.

    • Total Fat: 35g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 102mg
    • Sodium: 1719mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 11g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 47g
    • Vitamin C: 10mg
    • Calcium: 80mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 856mg