Crispy Lemon Caper Sea Bass with Roasted Veggies
Pan-seared sea bass fillet topped with a bright lemon caper reduction, served alongside golden air-fried sweet potato cubes and roasted Mediterranean vegetables.
Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Hayley + Lila
Hayley created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
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Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
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A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
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Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
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Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
If preparing in advance, air-fry the sweet potatoes ahead of time and do a quick 2-minute reheat before serving.
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- 1Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) and chop the sweet potato, courgette, be…
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
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Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C)…
Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) and chop the sweet potato, courgette, bell pepper, and broccoli into bite-sized pieces.
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Toss the sweet potato cubes in half…
Toss the sweet potato cubes in half of the olive oil with a pinch of sea salt, then place them in the air fryer basket for 10 minutes.
Allow: 10 minutes
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Add the courgette
Add the courgette, bell pepper, and broccoli to the air fryer basket with the sweet potatoes, tossing gently, and air-fry for an additional 10 minutes until edges are crispy and vegetables are fork-tender.
Look for: edges are crispy and vegetables are fork-tender
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Heat the remaining olive oil in a…
Heat the remaining olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmeringly hot.
Look for: shimmeringly hot
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Pat the sea bass fillet dry
Pat the sea bass fillet dry with a paper towel and season lightly with salt.
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Place the fish skin-side down in the…
Place the fish skin-side down in the hot skillet and press gently with a spatula for 10 seconds to prevent curling.
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Cook undisturbed for 4 minutes until the…
Cook undisturbed for 4 minutes until the skin is crispy and browned, then flip and cook for 2 minutes until opaque throughout.
Look for: the skin is crispy and browned, then flip and cook for 2 minutes until opaque throughout
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Remove the fish from the skillet to…
Remove the fish from the skillet to a warm plate; lower the heat to low and add minced garlic, capers, and lemon juice to the skillet, stirring constantly for 30 seconds to form a quick pan sauce.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Plate the air-fried sweet potatoes and roasted…
Plate the air-fried sweet potatoes and roasted vegetables alongside the sea bass, drizzle the lemon caper sauce over the fish, and top with pumpkin seeds before serving.
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