Ali Nazik Seafood Specialty
Middle_Eastern Middle Eastern - Seafood Dishes

Ali Nazik Seafood Specialty

Est. Time: 20-30 min  •  5 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

Sustainably sourced fresh fish fillet pan-seared with a crisp skin, served with garlic herb butter, seasonal vegetables, and lemon.

Ingredients

  • • 2 large aubergines
  • • 400g sea bass fillets, cut into 4 portions
  • • 250g thick strained yogurt
  • • 2 cloves garlic, crushed with a pinch of salt
  • • 3 tbsp butter
  • • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • • 1 tsp Aleppo pepper flakes
  • • 1 lemon, juiced

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Grill the aubergines over a flame, turning, until collapsed and smoky, about 20 minutes; peel and drain the flesh.

2
Phase 2

Chop the aubergine and beat with the yogurt, garlic, and half the lemon juice; spread over a platter.

3
Phase 3

Sear the sea bass in the olive oil skin-side down for 4 minutes, then flip for 1 minute.

4
Phase 4

Melt the butter until nut brown and stir in the Aleppo pepper.

5
Phase 5

Lay the fish on the aubergine, pour the pepper butter over, and finish with the remaining lemon juice.