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Crispy Sea Bream and Lime Coriander Rice

Crispy Sea Bream and Lime Coriander Rice

with Sticky Asian Style Sauce, Charred Pak Choi and Sugar Snaps
4.0(1.6K)Review Summary
Mimi Morley
Mimi MorleyUpdated on October 22, 2023
Calories
643 kcal
Protein
33g protein
Total
35 minutes
Difficulty
Medium
Allergens:
  • Celery
  • Cereals containing gluten
  • Soya
  • Fish
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
serving amount

1

Coriander

1

Pak Choi

1

Lime

150

Basmati Rice

10

Vegetable Stock Paste

(Contains: Celery)

32

Sweet Chilli Sauce

25

Soy Sauce

(Contains: Cereals containing gluten, Soya)

30

Honey

7

Sesame Seeds

2

Sea Bream Fillets

(Contains: Fish)

150

Sugar Snap Peas

Not included in your delivery

300

Water for the Rice

1

Water for the Sauce

Energy (kcal)643 kcal
Energy (kJ)2692 kJ
Fat18 g
of which saturates3 g
Carbohydrate90 g
of which sugars24 g
Protein33 g
Salt3.8 g
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.
Zester
Medium Saucepan
Lid
Bowl
Grill Pan

Instructions

Get Prepped
1

Roughly chop the coriander (stalks and all). Quarter the pak choi lengthways. Zest and halve the lime.

Cook the Rice
2

Pour the cold water for the rice (see ingredients for amount) into a medium saucepan with a tight-fitting lid. Stir in the rice, veg stock paste and half the coriander. Bring to the boil on medium-high heat. Once boiling, turn the heat down to medium and cover with the lid. Leave to cook for 10 mins, then remove the pan from the heat (still covered) and leave to the side for another 10 mins or until ready to serve (the rice will continue to cook in its own steam).

Make the Sticky Sauce
3

Meanwhile, mix the sweet chilli sauce, soy sauce, honey, sesame seeds and water for the sauce (see ingredients for amount) together in a bowl. TIP: If your honey has hardened, pop it in a bowl of hot water for 1 min. Squeeze in half the lime juice and stir together. Set aside your sticky sauce.

Fry the Fish
4

Heat a drizzle of oil in a large frying pan on medium-high heat. Season the bream on each side with salt and pepper. When hot, lay the fish in your pan, skin-side down, and fry until golden brown, 3-4 mins. TIP: Don't move the fish during this time. Once golden, gently turn it over and cook for a further 2-3 mins. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw fish. The fish is cooked when opaque in the middle. Once cooked, transfer to a plate and cover with foil to keep warm.

Cook the Sauce
5

Return the (now empty) frying pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, add the sugar snap peas and stir-fry for 1-2 mins. Add the pak choi, cut-side down, and cook until starting to colour and soften slightly, 2-3 mins. Pour the sticky sauce into the pan and simmer until slightly thickened, 2-3 mins. Stir to coat the veg in the sauce.

Finish and Serve
6

Fluff up the rice with a fork and stir through the lime zest. Share between your bowls and place the fish on top. Spoon over the veggies and pour on the sauce. Sprinkle over the remaining coriander. Enjoy!

Customer reviews

Review summary

Updated on Feb 2026
  • Flavour: Many enjoyed the tasty sauce and flavoursome lime coriander rice, which complemented the delicate sea bream well.
  • Ease of prep: Customers found this dish quick and easy to prepare, with clear instructions for cooking the fish and vegetables.
  • Suggestions: Consider reducing cooking time for the fish to keep it moist; some found baking it in foil prevented sticking.
  • Portions: Several noted uneven fish fillet sizes; ensuring more consistent portions would improve the experience.
  • Vegetables: Some found the sugar snap peas stringy; consider briefly blanching them or substituting with green beans.
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