Miso Chili Lime Sea Bass
Servings 4
Ingredients
Pickled scallions
- 5 scallions, sliced (about 2 cups)
- ¼ cup boiling water
- ¼ cup rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon mustard seeds
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Coconut rice
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- ½ cup coconut milk
- 1 cup water
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Miso chili lime sea bass
- 1 pound Chilean sea bass filets
- 3 tablespoons olive oil divided
- ¼ cup finely chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 Thai chili chopped
- 1 tablespoon white miso
- 7 ounces coconut cream
- 1 tablespoon mirin
- ½ teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon chili oil
- juice and zest of ½ lime
- salt and pepper
Remaining ingredients
- 1 tablespoon oil
- ½ pound baby bok choy halved
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- Make the pickled onions. Combine the boiling water with rice vinegar, sugar, mustard seeds, and salt, stirring to dissolved. Add the sliced scallions and let sit for 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, make the coconut rice. Wash the jasmine rice until the water runs clear. Drain the rice and combine it with the coconut milk, water, and salt in a large pot. Bring to a boil over high heat, cover the pot, and reduce the heat to low. Continue to simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender. Fluff the rice with a fork and keep warm.
- Drizzle 1 tablespoon oil on the sea bass and season with salt and pepper. Lay the fish on a sheet pan and roast in the oven for 12-15 minutes or until the fish flakes easily. Remove from the oven.
- Prepare the miso chili lime sauce. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add the onion, garlic, and Thai chilies and saute until softened, about 2-3 minutes. Add the miso, stirring to combine.
- Add the coconut cream, mirin, and sugar. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer for 7-8 minutes, stirring frequently or until slightly thickened. Add the chili oil, lime zest, and juice. Season the sauce with salt and pepper and keep warm.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large saute pan. Cook the baby bok choy until seared and the thick stems are softened, about 7-8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Plate the fish on plates and spoon the miso chili lime sauce on top. Top with the pickled onions and serve with the coconut rice and seared bok choy.
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Notes
You can prepare the pickled scallions up to 3 days in advance.
If you prefer a mild sauce, decrease the amount of chili oil or omit the Thai chili.
