Ingredients and Weight:
- Sea Bass: 2 pounds (about 900 grams)
- Extra virgin olive oil: 3 tablespoons
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
- Black pepper: ½ teaspoon
- Fresh lemon juice: 2 tablespoons
- Garlic cloves: 3-4
- Fresh rosemary: 1 tablespoon (chopped)
- Barbecue sauce of choice (e.g., sweet and spicy, tomato-based, etc.): ½ cup
Preparation Time:
- Preparation: 20 minutes
- Cooking: 30-40 minutes (depending on the heat and type of barbecue method used)
Difficulty Level: Level 3 (Moderate difficulty)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat the barbecue grill or oven to high heat.
- Clean and scale the sea bass, then rinse with water.
- Prepare a marinate by mixing the olive oil, salt, black pepper, lemon juice, chopped garlic, and rosemary in a bowl.
- Rub the marinate onto both sides of the sea bass.
- Place the sea bass on the preheated barbecue grill or in a baking dish in the oven.
- Barbecue or bake for about 15-20 minutes on each side, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Brush the barbecue sauce over the cooked sea bass.
- Serve hot with your choice of side dishes.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: Depending on the exact ingredients used, approximately 300-400 calories per serving (assuming 8 servings in total).
- Protein: High due to the fish content.
- Fat: Moderate due to the olive oil and barbecue sauce.
- Carbohydrates: Depends on the type of barbecue sauce used.
Dish Characteristics:
- Grilled to perfection, giving it a characteristic smoky flavor.
- Sweet and savory from the combination of barbecue sauce and lemon juice.
- The fish is tender and flakes easily.
User Comments:
- "The sea bass was grilled to perfection, loved the smoky flavor!"
- "The combination of flavors was outstanding, especially the sweet and spicy barbecue sauce."
- "This dish was a hit at my barbecue party, everyone loved it!"
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Ensure the fish is cooked through before adding the barbecue sauce to avoid overcooking.
- Use fresh ingredients to enhance flavor and texture.
- Adjust the heat of the barbecue or oven according to your preference for a more charred or less charred exterior.
- Use a variety of barbecue sauces to cater to different tastes.
