BLACK SEA BASS WITH ZUCCHINI NOODLES (GLUTEN FREE + LOW CARB)
BLACK SEA BASS WITH ZUCCHINI NOODLES (GLUTEN FREE + LOW CARB)
Delicious and healthy mediterranean seasoned Black Sea Bass served with grain free and low carb zucchini noodles. SO easy to make and ready to serve in under 30!
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 4oz black sea bass filets **see notes for substitutions
- 2 tsp seasoning mix (see ingredients below)
- 1 tbsp butter or ghee
- 2 large zucchini
- 1 tbsp Avocado Oil, coconut oil or extra virgin olive oil
- 1.5 tbsp of diced pimentos
- 2 tbsp capers
- 5 whole pitted kalamata olives, chopped
- 1/2 tbsp unsalted butter or ghee
- splash of lemon juice
- Extra sea salt and pepper for the zucchini noodles
Spice Mix
- 1/2 tsp ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
DIRECTIONS:
- MAKE THE SPICE MIX. Combine all spice mix ingredients and mix well.
- PREPARE THE SEA BASS. Dry the filets and then sprinkle each sea bass filet with 1 tsp of the seasoning mix. Set aside.
- PREPARE AND COOK THE ZUCCHINI NOODLES. Spiralize the zucchini noodles with the small noodle attachment. Sprinkle with sea salt, pepper and 1 tbsp of oil. Toss to coat. Heat a 10 inch cast iron skillet over medium heat and add the zucchini noodles. Cook until tender, about 5 minutes, mixing often. Tongs work well for this. After cooking reduce the heat to the lowest setting you can – you just want to keep the noodles warm. Add the pimentos, capers, chopped kalamata olives, 1/2 tbsp butter and splash of lemon juice. Toss to combine.
- COOK THE SEA BASS. Heat 1 tbsp of butter in a 12 inch cast iron skillet over medium heat. If your sea bass has skin, place skin side down first and cook for 3 minutes. Flip over and cook for another 3 minutes. Flip back over and cook until the fish is flaky, 4-5 minutes.
- PLATE YOUR MEAL. Divide the zucchini noodles among two bowls. Top with the seared sea bass. You can remove the skin from the sea bass before placing on top of the zucchini noodles, if desired Sprinkle with parmesan cheese or feta cheese if desired.
Recipe Adapted From thisgalcooks.com