Ginger Garlic Sea Bass with Rice and Veggies
Crispy pan-seared sea bass served over rice and a quick ginger-garlic veggie stir-fry. Packed with bold tamari and lime flavors for a clean, satisfying meal.
Prep
10 min
Cook
12 min
Total
22 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.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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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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Digestive comfort
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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More staying power
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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Let the recipe do the thinking
Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
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Prep
10 min
Cook
12 min
Total
22 min
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Equipment
Large skillet
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Place a medium non-stick skillet over medium-high…
Place a medium non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and add half of the olive oil.
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Season the sea bass fillet with salt…
Season the sea bass fillet with salt and pepper, then place it skin-side down in the hot pan. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes until the skin is golden and crispy.
Look for: the skin is golden and crispy
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Flip the sea bass fillet over and…
Flip the sea bass fillet over and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes until cooked through and opaque. Transfer the fish to a warm plate.
Look for: cooked through and opaque
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Heat the remaining olive oil in the…
Heat the remaining olive oil in the same skillet over medium heat.
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Add the minced garlic clove and freshly…
Add the minced garlic clove and freshly grated ginger. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Look for: fragrant
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Add the sliced mushroom
Add the sliced mushroom, mangetout, and frozen mixed vegetables to the skillet. Stir-fry for 3 to 4 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
Look for: the vegetables are tender-crisp
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Pour in the tamari and fresh lime…
Pour in the tamari and fresh lime juice, stirring well to glaze the vegetables for 1 minute.
Allow: 1 minute
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Warm the cooked jasmine rice in the…
Warm the cooked jasmine rice in the microwave or a separate pan for 1 to 2 minutes until hot.
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Spoon the warm jasmine rice into a…
Spoon the warm jasmine rice into a shallow bowl, top with the glazed vegetables, and lay the crispy sea bass fillet on top.
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Serve immediately and enjoy within 2 days…
Serve immediately and enjoy within 2 days if stored in an airtight container in the fridge.
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