Air-Fried Lemon Caper Sea Bass with Mediterranean Vegetables
Crispy sea bass fillets served over vibrant air-roasted Mediterranean vegetables with a bright lemon caper and oregano dressing. Naturally gluten-free and dairy-free for a fast, high-protein evening meal.
Prep
10 min
Cook
18 min
Total
28 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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Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
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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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Steadier energy
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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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
18 min
Total
28 min
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Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 day; reheat in the air fryer at 350°F (175°C) for 3 to 4 minutes.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3 minutes.
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
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Instructions
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Next: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C)…
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Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C)…
Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3 minutes.
Allow: 3 minutes
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Toss 200g of frozen Mediterranean vegetables with…
In a medium mixing bowl, toss 200g of frozen Mediterranean vegetables with 0.5 tbsp (7ml) of olive oil, 0.25 tsp of dried oregano, a pinch of salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
Look for: evenly coated
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Transfer the seasoned vegetables into the air…
Transfer the seasoned vegetables into the air fryer basket and spread them into a single layer. Air-fry at 400°F (200°C) for 10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
Allow: 10 minutes
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Pat 180g of sea bass fillet dry
Pat 180g of sea bass fillet dry with a paper towel. Rub both sides with 0.25 tbsp (3.5ml) of olive oil, 1 finely minced garlic clove, 0.25 tsp of dried oregano, 1 tsp of fresh lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
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Move the roasted vegetables to one side…
Move the roasted vegetables to one side of the air fryer basket and place the sea bass fillet skin-side down on the other side.
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Air-fry at 400°F (200°C) for 7 to…
Air-fry at 400°F (200°C) for 7 to 9 minutes, until the sea bass skin is crisp and the fish flakes easily with a fork.
Look for: the sea bass skin is crisp and the fish flakes easily with a fork
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Combine 1 tbsp (15g) of drained capers
While the fish cooks, combine 1 tbsp (15g) of drained capers, 1 tbsp (15ml) of fresh lemon juice, and the remaining 0.25 tbsp (3.5ml) of olive oil in a small bowl.
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Plate the roasted vegetables
Plate the roasted vegetables, top with the crispy sea bass fillet, and spoon the lemon caper dressing over the top before serving immediately.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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