Spiced stuffed sea bass recipe

Name: Spiced stuffed sea bass recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 sea bass fillets, skin left on but scales removed; 2 tbsp Patak's Tikka Masala Paste; 1 tbsp thick Greek yoghurt; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 0.5 tsp mustard seeds; 8 curry leaves (optional); 1 clove garlic, chopped; 1 red chilli, deseeded and sliced; 1 leek, cleaned and finely sliced; 50 g (1.8oz) green beans, shredded; 50 g (1.8oz) carrots, finely sliced; 0.5 lemon, juice only; 1 tsp honey; 1 handful fresh dill; 1 lime, cut into four; 1 pinch salt, to taste; 1 pinch pepper, to taste; 1 cup plain boiled basmati rice

Servings: persons

8 sea bass fillets, skin left on but scales removed
2 tbsp Patak's Tikka Masala Paste
1 tbsp thick Greek yoghurt
2 tbsp vegetable oil
0.5 tsp mustard seeds
8 curry leaves (optional)
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 red chilli, deseeded and sliced
1 leek, cleaned and finely sliced
50 g (1.8oz) green beans, shredded
50 g (1.8oz) carrots, finely sliced
0.5 lemon, juice only
1 tsp honey
1 handful fresh dill
1 lime, cut into four
1 pinch salt, to taste
1 pinch pepper, to taste
1 cup plain boiled basmati rice

1
Preheat the oven to 180C/gas mark 4.
2
Carefully make three slits in the skin of the fillets.
3
In a bowl mix together half of the Patak's Tikka Masala Paste and yoghurt.
4
Spread all over the skin side of the sea bass.
5
In a pan gently heat the vegetable oil and add the mustard seeds and curry leaves (if using).
6
Once they start sizzling, add the garlic and red chilli and saute for one minute before adding the remaining Patak's Tikka Masala Paste.
7
Sprinkle in a little water and stir well.
8
After two minutes add the leeks, green beans and carrots and cook for a few minutes.
9
Remove from the heat and squeeze in the lemon juice and honey.
10
Sprinkle over the dill and check the seasoning.
11
Stuff the masala in between two sea bass fillets and lay them all on a greased piece of foil.
12
Cook uncovered for 15-20 minutes.
13
If the skin starts to burn then loosely cover with foil.
14
Serve with plain boiled basmati rice.

266

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 sea bass fillets, skin left on but scales removed, 2 tbsp Patak's Tikka Masala Paste, 1 tbsp thick Greek yoghurt, 2 tbsp vegetable oil, and more.

Yes, Spiced stuffed sea bass recipe 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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