How to Make Sea Bass Fried Rice
- cook TIME 25 mins
- prep TIME 15 mins
- total TIME 40 mins
Ingredients (16)
- 24 oz skin-on boneless sea bass fillets
- 8 oz bok choy
- 2 cups cooked medium-grain rice from 1 cup uncooked
- 4 oz carrots diced
- 4 oz frozen peas
- 4 oz corn
- 2 medium eggs whisked
- 3 tbsp olive oil divided
- 2 oz onions minced
- 1 tbsp garlic minced
- 1/2 tbsp reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt divided
- 1/2 tsp pepper divided
- 1/4 cup scallions finely chopped
INSTRUCTIONS
Prep:
Check the sea bass fillets: Check for pin bones in the fillets and remove them with tweezers.
Separate the bok choy leaves: Slice off the root and separate the leaves from the bulb.
Cook the rice: Use a pot, an Instant Pot, the microwave, or a rice cooker to cook the rice.
Dice the carrots: Slice off the top and cut the carrots into big pieces. Cut the pieces into strips. Cut the strips crosswise into small dice.
Get the corn kernels: Use your knife and cut lengthwise along the cob to get the kernels.
Crack and whisk the eggs
Mince the garlic, onions. Finely chop the scallions
Cook:
Boil the bok choy: Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add 8 oz bok choy and cook for 2 minutes. Remove from the pot and let it dry.
Sear the sea bass: Place a pan over medium heat until hot. Add 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil and sear 24 oz sea bass fillets skin-side down for 7 minutes. Flip the fish and sear for another 3 minutes. Season both sides with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper. Remove from the pan when done.
Mix the rice and eggs: Mix 2 medium whisked eggs thoroughly with 2 cups cooked medium-grain rice. Make sure there are no clumps.
Caramelize the garlic and onions: Add 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil then stir 2 oz onions and 1 tbsp garlic for 1 minute.
Stir-fry the vegetables: Add 4 oz corn, 4 oz carrots, and 4 oz peas. Stir for 2 minutes.
Stir in the rice and seasoning: Add the rice, 1/4 tsp pepper, 1/4 tsp salt, 1 tsp paprika, 1/2 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tsp brown sugar. Stir for another 7 minutes.
Plate and garnish: Plate the sea bass and rice. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup scallions. Enjoy.