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How to Make Sea Bass Fried Rice

Today's sea bass fried rice recipe gives you a hearty Asian dish featuring pan-seared sea bass and tasty fried rice with colorful vegetables.
  • cook TIME 25 mins
  • prep TIME 15 mins
  • total TIME 40 mins
Course: Main CourseCuisine: Global
Keyword: how to make sea bass fried rice, sea bass fried rice, sea bass fried rice recipe
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 489 kcal

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:

1

Check the sea bass fillets: Check for pin bones in the fillets and remove them with tweezers.

2

Separate the bok choy leaves: Slice off the root and separate the leaves from the bulb.

3

Cook the rice: Use a pot, an Instant Pot, the microwave, or a rice cooker to cook the rice.

4

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.

5

Get the corn kernels: Use your knife and cut lengthwise along the cob to get the kernels.

6

Crack and whisk the eggs

7

Mince the garlic, onions. Finely chop the scallions

Cook:

1

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.

2

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.

3

Mix the rice and eggs: Mix 2 medium whisked eggs thoroughly with 2 cups cooked medium-grain rice. Make sure there are no clumps.

4

Caramelize the garlic and onions: Add 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil then stir 2 oz onions and 1 tbsp garlic for 1 minute.

5

Stir-fry the vegetables: Add 4 oz corn, 4 oz carrots, and 4 oz peas. Stir for 2 minutes.

6

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.

7

Plate and garnish: Plate the sea bass and rice. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup scallions. Enjoy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 489 kcal | Fat 17 g | Saturated Fat 3 g | Trans Fat 0 g | Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g | Monounsaturated Fat 0 g | Cholesterol 218 mg | Sodium 602 mg | Potassium 908 mg | Carbohydrate 44 g | Fiber 4 g | Sugar 7 g | Protein 39 g | Vitamin A 8489 IU | Vitamin C 37 mg | Calcium 131 mg | Iron 5 mg