Description
A simple and elegant dish featuring whole sea bass fried to golden perfection with a crispy exterior and tender, flaky interior.
Ingredients
- 2 whole sea bass, cleaned and scaled
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic (optional)
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse sea bass under cold water and pat completely dry.
- Make shallow diagonal cuts on both sides of each fish.
- Season with salt, black pepper, paprika, and lemon juice.
- Lightly coat fish with flour and shake off excess.
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
- Fry fish for 5–7 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
- Add garlic to oil during frying if using.
- Remove fish and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Ensure fish is dry before frying for crispiness.
- Do not overcrowd the pan.
- Use hot oil to prevent sticking.
- Cornmeal can replace flour for extra crunch.
- Best served immediately for optimal texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fish
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
