{"title":"Sea bass","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSea bass is a lean white fish with a delicate flavour and a fine flake. We prepare it to order at the counter, whole and scaled and gutted for roasting, or filleted skin on for the pan. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sea-bass-farmed\"\u003eFarmed\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sea-bass-wild\"\u003ewild in season\u003c\/a\u003e, priced by weight, scaled, filleted and pin-boned by hand at no charge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy choose it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSea bass is the fish for a clean, quick supper and for roasting whole when you want something that looks the part with almost no work. The skin crisps to a crackle and the flesh stays delicate, so it suits Mediterranean and Asian flavours equally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow it tastes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelicate, slightly sweet and clean, with a fine tender flake. Wild sea bass is firmer and deeper in flavour, farmed is milder and softer. The skin is thin and crisps well, which is half the reason to cook it. The flesh is lean so it cooks fast and dries out if you push it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to cook it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/journal\/whole-roast-sea-bass\"\u003eRoast a whole fish\u003c\/a\u003e at 200C with lemon and herbs in the cavity, pan-fry fillets skin-side down for a \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/journal\/pan-fry-fish-crisp-skin\"\u003ecrisp skin\u003c\/a\u003e, grill or barbecue whole, or steam fillets with ginger and spring onion. Score the skin of a whole fish so it cooks evenly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat goes with it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLemon, fennel, dill and new potatoes. Cherry tomatoes, olives, capers and a splash of white wine. Soy, ginger, chilli and sesame for a steamed direction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow long it takes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA skin-on fillet pan-fries in 3 to 4 minutes skin-side down and a minute on the flesh, a whole fish roasts in 20 to 25 minutes, and fillets steam in 6 to 8 minutes. Times vary with size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNutrition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSea bass is high in protein and lean, with a moderate amount of omega 3. A typical fillet carries around 18 to 22 grams of protein. It is a good source of selenium and B vitamins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSustainability\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAsk at the counter for the day's sourcing. We can advise on farmed versus wild sea bass and on responsibly sourced options, and suggest an alternative like sea bream if you want one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere to buy it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the counter at 18 Barnes High Street, cut to order, or delivered across south west London and shipped across the UK.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e---\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I get crispy skin on sea bass?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDry the skin well, score it, season it and lay the fillet skin-side down in a hot pan with a little oil. Press it flat for the first few seconds and leave it until the skin is crisp before you turn it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I cook a whole sea bass in the oven?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Scale and gut it, score the skin, fill the cavity with lemon and herbs and roast at 200C for 20 to 25 minutes until the flesh is opaque at the bone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs sea bass farmed or wild?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell both, farmed all year and wild in season. Farmed is milder and softer, wild is firmer and deeper in flavour and usually costs more. Ask at the counter for what we have.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I freeze sea bass?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Fresh sea bass freezes well for up to three months. Wrap it tightly, freeze it quickly and defrost in the fridge overnight before cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I eat sea bass raw?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery fresh sea bass is fine to eat raw and slices thin for a ceviche or sashimi. Ask at the counter and we will cut you a piece from fish suitable for eating raw.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs sea bass high in protein?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. A typical sea bass fillet carries around 18 to 22 grams of protein and is low in fat, which makes it a lean high-protein choice.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sea-bass-wild","title":"Sea Bass (Wild)","description":"\u003cp\u003eWild sea bass is a lean white fish with a fine, tender flake and a clean, slightly sweet flavour. Wild fish are firmer and deeper in taste than farmed, with thin skin that crisps well. The flesh is lean, so it cooks fast and dries if pushed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt the Barnes counter we prepare it whole and cleaned, trimmed, headed or filleted and pin-boned by hand, scaled as standard or scale on for the barbecue and the salt crust.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRoast a whole scored fish at 200C for 20 to 25 minutes with lemon and herbs in the cavity, pan-fry fillets skin-side down for three to four minutes or steam them with ginger and spring onion.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"From The Sea","offers":[{"title":"Whole (cleaned)","offer_id":58313214296328,"sku":"FTS-SEA-BASS-WILD-1","price":10.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Trimmed","offer_id":58313214329096,"sku":"FTS-SEA-BASS-WILD-2","price":10.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Headed","offer_id":58313214361864,"sku":"FTS-SEA-BASS-WILD-3","price":10.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fillet","offer_id":58313214394632,"sku":"FTS-SEA-BASS-WILD-4","price":10.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Scale on","offer_id":58313214427400,"sku":"FTS-SEA-BASS-WILD-5","price":10.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1037\/2372\/9160\/files\/01-sea-bass-fillets-pair_929b65e1-ffc3-4bd8-a462-0fe35c0d7dc0.jpg?v=1785174629"},{"product_id":"sea-bass-farmed","title":"Sea Bass (Farmed)","description":"\u003cp\u003eSea bass is a lean white fish with a delicate flavour, a fine flake and thin skin that crisps well, which is half the reason to cook it. Farmed bass is milder and softer than wild and consistent through the year, and it behaves the same way in the pan.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe prepare it at the Barnes counter whole and cleaned, trimmed, headed or filleted and pin-boned by hand. Ask for it scale on for the barbecue, where the scales shield the flesh from the fierce heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePan-fry fillets skin-side down for three to four minutes and a minute on the flesh, roast a whole fish at 200C or steam it with soy, ginger and spring onion.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"From The Sea","offers":[{"title":"Whole (cleaned)","offer_id":58313214460168,"sku":"FTS-SEA-BASS-FARMED-1","price":10.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Trimmed","offer_id":58313214492936,"sku":"FTS-SEA-BASS-FARMED-2","price":10.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Headed","offer_id":58313214525704,"sku":"FTS-SEA-BASS-FARMED-3","price":10.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fillet","offer_id":58313214558472,"sku":"FTS-SEA-BASS-FARMED-4","price":10.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Scale on","offer_id":58313214591240,"sku":"FTS-SEA-BASS-FARMED-5","price":10.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1037\/2372\/9160\/files\/01-sea-bass-fillets-pair_7c49255c-4a83-409c-979c-5fef79efdd9f.jpg?v=1785174629"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1037\/2372\/9160\/collections\/fts-sea-bass-fillets-pair-ice.jpg?v=1785186009","url":"https:\/\/fromthesea.co.uk\/collections\/sea-bass.oembed","provider":"From The Sea","version":"1.0","type":"link"}