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Grilled Sea Bass

Grilled Sea Bass

With Creamy Tomato Pasta
Sam Richards
Sam RichardsUpdated on September 24, 2025
Calories
580 kcal
Protein
27g protein
Difficulty
Medium
Allergens:
  • Egg
  • Cereals containing gluten
  • Fish
  • Milk
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
serving amount

40

Pea Shoots

1

Tarragon

125

Baby Plum Tomatoes

200

Fresh Tagliatelle

(Contains: Egg, Cereals containing gluten)

2

Sea Bass Fillets

(Contains: Fish)

1

Lemon

150

Creme Fraiche

(Contains: Milk)

1

Vegetable Stock Powder

Not included in your delivery

1

Olive Oil for the Dressing

50

Water for the Sauce

Energy (kcal)580 kcal
Energy (kJ)2425 kJ
Fat37 g
of which saturates14 g
Carbohydrate43 g
of which sugars7 g
Protein27 g
Salt1 g
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.
Chopping Board
Kettle
Knife
Sautépan or large frying pan
Baking Tray
Medium Saucepan
Colander
Small Bowl

Instructions

Get Going
1

a) Fill and boil your kettle for the pasta. b) Turn your grill on to high. c) Halve the baby plum tomatoes. d) Halve the lemon e) Pick the tarragon leaves from their stalks and roughly chop (discard the stalks).

Cook
2

a) Heat a drizzle of oil in a large frying pan on a medium high heat. b) When hot, add the halved tomatoes and cook, stirring frequently until softened, 2-3 mins. c) Meanwhile, pop the sea bass on a lightly oiled baking tray skin-side up, drizzle on oil and season with salt, grill on the top shelf until cooked through and the skin is crispy, 5-6 mins d) Once the tomatoes have softened, add the creme fraiche, tarragon, stock powder and water (see ingredients for amount) to the pan. e) Bring to the boil, turn the heat down and simmer until thickened, 3-4 mins.

FInish
3

a) In the meantime, pour the boiling water into a saucepan on high heat. Add the pasta and 0.5 tsp of salt and simmer until tender, 3-4 mins. b) Drain in a colander and pop into the pan with the creamy sauce. Season the sauce to taste with salt and pepper. c) Pop the peashoots into a small bowl with half the lemon juice, a pinch of salt and pepper and oil (see ingredients for amount). Mix to dress d) Share the pasta between your bowls. e) Top with the seabass and serve the salad along side. Enjoy!

Customer reviews

Review summary

Updated on Feb 2026
  • Flavour: Many loved the creamy tomato pasta sauce, with some finding the tarragon flavour delightfully unique; others felt it overpowered the dish.
  • Ease of prep: Customers praised how quick and easy this meal was to prepare, with many highlighting it as perfect for busy weeknights.
  • Suggestions: Consider pan-frying the sea bass for crispier skin; some recommend adding garlic, onion, or chilli to boost the pasta sauce flavour.
  • Portions: Several reviewers wished for larger sea bass fillets, especially given the premium price; some found the pasta-to-fish ratio unbalanced.
  • Texture: The crispy-skinned sea bass was a hit, pairing well with the creamy pasta for a satisfying contrast.
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