Grill-Steamed Sea Bass With Citrus Relish Recipe

Name: Grill-Steamed Sea Bass With Citrus Relish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1 1/2-pound whole black sea bass, cleaned; Kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced; 1/2 bunch flat-leaf parsley, plus 1/2 cup chopped; 8 sprigs oregano; 5 scallions, thinly sliced, divided; 2 lemons, 1 thinly sliced, 1 left whole; 2 limes, 1 thinly sliced, 1 left whole; 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon; 1/4-1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; Pinch of sugar; 2 tablespoons walnut or pistachio oil; Flaky sea salt (such as Maldon); 1 teaspoon poppy seeds

Servings: persons

2 1 1/2-pound whole black sea bass, cleaned
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 bunch flat-leaf parsley, plus 1/2 cup chopped
8 sprigs oregano
5 scallions, thinly sliced, divided
2 lemons, 1 thinly sliced, 1 left whole
2 limes, 1 thinly sliced, 1 left whole
4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
1/4-1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Pinch of sugar
2 tablespoons walnut or pistachio oil
Flaky sea salt (such as Maldon)
1 teaspoon poppy seeds

1
Prepare grill for medium-high heat. Set a wire rack inside of a roasting pan; pour in water to reach just below rack. Season fish inside and out with kosher salt and pepper. Stuff with onion, parsley sprigs, oregano, and 4 scallions. Set fish on rack and cover pan with foil, leaving one corner open. Place pan on grill and cook until steam escapes from vent, 3-5 minutes. Close vent and steam fish until cooked through, 15-20 minutes.
2
Meanwhile, brush half of sliced lemon and half of sliced lime with 1 tablespoon olive oil and grill, turning once, until lightly charred, about 1 minute. Chop 2 slices of grilled lemon; set remaining slice aside for serving.
3
Using a sharp knife, remove all peel and white pith from whole lemon and lime; discard. Working over a medium bowl, cut between membranes to release segments into bowl. Squeeze juice from membranes into bowl; discard membranes. Mix in chopped parsley, tarragon, red pepper flakes, sugar, chopped grilled lemon, remaining scallion, and remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil; season relish with salt and pepper.
4
Arrange fresh and reserved grilled citrus slices on a platter; place fish on top.
5
Drizzle with walnut oil, season with sea salt and pepper, and sprinkle with poppy seeds. Serve relish alongside.p

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1 1/2-pound whole black sea bass, cleaned, Kosher salt, Freshly ground black pepper, 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Grill-Steamed Sea Bass With Citrus Relish falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Grill-Steamed Sea Bass With Citrus Relish

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