Recipe for a simple green herb salsa packed with fresh coriander and parsley, garlic and fiery green chilli. Great with fish, salads or chicken.
Sometimes the simplest ways of eating fish are the best. It may be a clichee used to excuse a lack of imagination. But not always. Sometimes it's really true. This simple green herb salsa served with sea bass is one of the times when simple really is the best and not just a popular catchphrase.
To make the simplest things taste great it really helps to have the best quality ingredients. In this case fresh herbs and garlic, good vinegar and of course a tasty extra virgin olive oil. I had been sent some Italian Antichi Frantoi Francescani extra virgin olive oil and I wanted to use it in a recipe where a good olive oil would make all the difference.
Once I'd made up the green herb salsa with the oil I had a fiery, garlic and herb paste that was a perfect match for the fish but it could be so versatile. I think it would also be great with halloumi or chicken, drizzled or dotted on a salad, or even used as a marinade. The Antichi Frantoi Francescani olive oil has a strong green olive taste and would also be lovely for dipping bread in. You could imagine you were on holiday in Italy even if you weren't.
Sea Bass with a Simple Green Herb Salsa
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp oil
- 340 g sea bass (2 fillets) or another white fish
- 28 g large handful of coriander (cilantro)
- 15 g Small handful of parsley
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 green chilli pepper
- 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
- 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 Pinch Small pinch of salt
Instructions
- Heat a little oil in a frying pan and pan fry the sea bass for about 5 minutes then turn it over and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Put all the other ingredients into a food processor. Process until smooth.
- Taste. Add a little extra oil, vinegar or seasoning if necessary.
- Serve the salsa with the fish.
hijackedbytwins
Oooh this herb salsa looks and sounds so good and so versatile! Thank you for sharing with #CookBlogShare x
Corina
You're welcome!
Julie's Family Kitchen
I adore sea bass and your recipe looks so good with the herb salsa. 🙂
Corina
Thank you Julie!
Sonali- The Foodie Physician
I love sea bass and this preparation looks fantastic! That salsa has such a gorgeous color!
Corina
Thank you.
taramdeal
I've never tried sea bass, but I am such a seafood fan I am SURE I would love it!! Especially with your tasty sauce!!
Corina
It's a lovely fish but I'm sure you could use this sauce on any white fish.
Leila (A Polyglot Mum)
Absolutely adore sea bass and you're right, the most simplest things are the best! Shall certainly try this!! #TastyTuesdays
Corina
I hope you enjoy it! Thanks for visiting.
Strength and Sunshine
Beautiful! I love the lemony coriander!
Corina
Thank you.
Sam | aheadofthyme.com
Your recipes look so good and healthy! I will have to try this one!
Corina
I'm glad you like it!
Eb Gargano
Oh this sounds so good! I totally agree that sometimes simple is best 🙂 And I do love a good olive oil, it makes all the difference. Will look out for this one in future 🙂 Eb x
Katie | Healthy Seasonal Recipes
This sounds like simple perfection to me!
Corina
Thank you Katie.
thereadingresidence
We've actually just started eating sea bass regularly here, so I will definitely give this a go, sounds lovely.
Corina
I hope you enjoy it! Do let me know.
Clare
I adore seabass - this look delicious! will give it a try #TastyTuesdays
Corina
Thank you! Sea bass is one of our favorite fish too