Sea Bream with Pesto - Frozen Fish Direct

Ingredients

• 1 Sea Bream (or other white fish)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoons pesto
• 2 tablespoons white wine
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon freshly chopped parsley
• Lemon wedges, for garnish (optional)
• Sea Bream with Pesto: Step-by-Step Method
• Preheat oven to 200°C (392°F) or prepare a non-stick skillet for stovetop cooking
• Rinse the sea bream under cold water and pat dry with paper towels
• Season sea bream all over with salt and pepper
• Drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil evenly over the fish, ensuring both sides are lightly coated
• Place sea bream onto a baking dish or prep it for cooking in the skillet
• In a small bowl, mix together pesto, white wine, and lemon juice until well combined
• Spoon or brush the pesto mixture evenly over the top of the sea bream
• Mince garlic finely if not already done
• Dot the fish with butter and sprinkle minced garlic evenly over the top
• Place the sea bream in the oven (or pan), baking (or cooking covered on stovetop over medium heat) for 15–20 minutes, or until just cooked through and flesh flakes easily
• While the fish cooks, finely chop fresh parsley and cut lemon wedges for garnish
• Remove the fish from heat and let rest for 2 minutes
• Carefully transfer the sea bream to a serving plate
• Spoon any pan juices over the fish for added flavor and moistness
• Sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving
• Garnish with lemon wedges on the side
• Serve immediately, ideally with a light seasonal salad or simple steamed vegetables