Oven-Roasted Sea Bass with Ginger and Lime Sauce

By ambpp

yield: Makes 2 servings; can be doubled
For a complete Asian-inspired menu, prepare steamed rice, and sauté snow peas in sesame oil. Fill fresh papaya halves with coconut ice cream for a refreshing dessert.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 tablespoon chopped peeled fresh ginger
• 1 tablespoon minced shallot
• 5 teaspoons light or regular olive oil
• 2 6-ounce sea bass fillets (each about 3/4 inch thick)

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 500°F. Mix first 5 ingredients and 3 teaspoons oil in small bowl. Season sauce with salt and pepper.

Brush 9-inch-diameter glass pie dish with remaining 2 teaspoons oil. Arrange fish in prepared dish; turn to coat. Sprinkle fish with salt and pepper; spoon 1/2 tablespoon sauce over each fillet.

Roast fish until just opaque in center, about 12 minutes. Top fish with remaining sauce and serve.