Jamaican Orange Sea Bass Recipe

Name: Jamaican Orange Sea Bass
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons allspice berries; 2 jalapenos or 2 serrano chilies, cored,seeded and minced (more or less to taste); 3 cloves garlic, minced or pressed; 3 green onions, minced; 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice; 1 tablespoon grated orange zest; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; salt and pepper; 1 1/2 - 2 lbs sea bass fillets, cut in serving portions; 2 navel oranges, cut in 1 inch slices

Servings: persons

1
Finely crush the allspice berries with a mortar and pestle, or grind them in a spice grinder.
2
In a small bowl, combine the allspice with the chiles, garlic, onions, orange juice, orange zest, oil, salt and pepper.
3
Stir to mix well.
4
Preheat the grill.
5
Set the sea bass fillets in a shallow dish and lightly spoon the marinade mixture over.
6
Turn the fillets so they are evenly coated in the marinade and set aside for 10 to 15 minutes (chill if the ambient temperature is quite warm).
7
Put the fish fillets on the hot grill, with the orange slices alongside.
8
Cook until the fish is just opaque through, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
9
Turn the orange slices occasionally, so they brown evenly.
10
Serve the grilled sea bass with grilled orange slices alongside.

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons allspice berries, 2 jalapenos or 2 serrano chilies, cored,seeded and minced (more or less to taste), 3 cloves garlic, minced or pressed, 3 green onions, minced, and more.

Yes, Jamaican Orange Sea Bass 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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Jamaican Orange Sea Bass

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Variations & substitutions

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