Sea bass with samphire and buttered new potatoes
Crisp skinned sea bass on salty samphire and buttery new potatoes, a coastal dinner in half an hour.
- Time30 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.95 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Boil the potatoes in unsalted water for 15 minutes until tender. Drain.
15 min - 2
Pat the sea bass dry and season the skin with pepper. Heat the oil in a non stick pan until hot.
- 3
Lay the fillets skin side down and press gently for 30 seconds. Cook for 4 minutes until the skin is crisp.
4 min - 4
Flip and cook for 1 minute more. Remove and keep warm.
1 min - 5
Add the butter to the pan with the samphire and lemon zest. Toss for 2 minutes.
2 min - 6
Toss the potatoes in the pan with the parsley and lemon juice. Serve with the fish on top.
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