Lemon & Herb Sea Bass with Pearl Barley, Asparagus & Butternut Squash
Lemon & Herb Sea Bass with Pearl Barley, Asparagus & Butternut Squash brings British flavour to a plate that delivers 39g of protein for 431 kcal. A reliable weeknight dinner that reheats beautifully for meal prep.
Ingredients
- 140g Sea Bass
- 120g pearl barley
- 80g asparagus
- 80g butternut squash
- 20g lemon juice
- 5g olive oil
- 6g garlic
- fresh parsley, thyme & black pepper
- lemon wedge
Method
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Prep everything first: wash and trim the asparagus and butternut squash, then measure out the sauce ingredients.
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Simmer the pearl barley for 25-30 minutes until plump and chewy, then drain.
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Score the sea bass skin, season and pan-fry skin-side down for 3-4 minutes, then flip for 1 minute.
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Toss the protein in lemon juice, olive oil, garlic and herbs before cooking, and squeeze over more lemon to finish.
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Meanwhile, steam or stir-fry the asparagus and butternut squash for 3-5 minutes until just tender with a little bite.
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Build the plate: pearl barley first, then the veg and sea bass, spooning over any remaining sauce. Finish with the lemon wedge.
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