This Crispy Sea Bream with Olives and Pickled Onion offers a delightful balance of rich, crispy fish with tangy pickled onions and salty olives. It’s an elegant yet simple dish that’s perfect for a light lunch or dinner.

Ingredients:

  • 2 sea bream fillets (about 150g each)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 cup (80g) green olives, pitted and halved
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/2 lemon, for garnish

Method:

  1. Pickle the Onion: In a small bowl, combine the sliced red onion, red wine vinegar, sugar, and a pinch of salt. Stir well and let sit for at least 15 minutes to pickle while you prepare the rest of the dish.
  2. Cook the Sea Bream: Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Pat the sea bream fillets dry with paper towels, then season with salt and pepper.
  3. Place the fillets skin-side down in the pan. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the skin is golden and crispy. Flip the fillets and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, until the fish is cooked through.
  4. Assemble: Arrange the crispy sea bream on a serving plate. Scatter the olives and pickled onions over the top, then garnish with fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon.

This crispy sea bream dish combines savoury olives, tangy pickled onions, and perfectly cooked fish for a delicious and light meal. Serve with a side of greens or crusty bread to complete the meal.