Sesame Noodles With Pan Fried Sea Bass

If you are scared to cook fish and think you are going to spoil the entire dish, then this recipe is for you. You can't go wrong with this recipe and it is a complete beginner friendly recipe which will surely get attention and accolades for you cooking skills.

This recipe asks for only two steps primarily, i.e. boil the noodles and pan sear the fish fillets then serve that's it. The simple sauce of sesame seeds, soy sauce and rice vinegar will take care of the rest.

This recipe is healthy, you can make it one pan and serve it as if you ordered sea food from some fancy restaurant!

NOTE: I have used Chilean Sea Bass in this recipe which was damn expensive, almost $30 per pound. In case you find this fish to be too expensive then feel free to replace it with haddock, cod, or any type of white meaty fish. The recipe instructions remains the same.

I have used regular soy sauce in this recipe, you may choose to use low sodium instead.
Let the sea bass sit at room temperature for at least 20 minutes before cooking it. Otherwise, if the fish is too cold, it will cook unevenly.
If you are allergic to soy then use coconut aminos instead which tastes just like soy.

It's time to make Sesame Noodles and Pan Fried Sea Bass

Follow the instruction below in the recipe card.

Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 9 mins

Total Time 19 mins

Courses: Dinner

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 2

Calories: 418

Description

Pan-frying fish fillets, such as sea bass is so perfect for midweek and busy weeknight cooking, and what's more this fish and noodle recipe is ready in less than 20 minutes and only 7 ingredients.

What you'll need...

2 oz soba noodles
2 tbsp sesame seeds
2 tbsp soy sauce
7 oz spinach
2 sea bass fillets (3.5oz each)
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp rice vinegar

What you'll need to do...

1
Cook the noodles following the instructions on the packaging then drain, run under cold water and set aside.
2
Crush the sesame seeds in a mortar, then stir in the soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of oil, 1 tablespoon of water and vinegar, to make a creamy dressing, season and set aside.
3
Heat a pan over medium heat and add in the spinach, cook until wilted. Next add in the cooked noodles and sesame dressing stirring well until heated through.
4
Heat the remaining oil in a non-stick frying pan over a medium to high heat.
5
Season the sea bass with salt and pepper, then place the fillet in the pan skin-side down. Fry gently for around 3 minutes. Flip the fish over and fry for another 30 seconds, until the fish is just cooked through.
6
Divide the noodles between 2 plates, place the fish on top and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 2

Amount Per Serving
Calories 418kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20.99g33%
Total Carbohydrate 24.99g9%
Protein 28g57%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: Pan Fried Sea Bass