Italian-style Baked Sea Bass with Roasted Pepper Dip and Fennel Salad
Italian-style baked sea bass served with a silky roasted pepper dip and a crisp shaved fennel salad. The Thermomix TM7 grinds Parmesan, blends the preserved peppers into a velvety dip and finely chops parsley and garlic, delivering restaurant-quality flavours with minimal effort. Ideal as an elegant main course for guests or a light summer dinner.
About this recipe
Italian-style baked sea bass with roasted pepper dip and fennel salad is a recipe the Thermomix TM7 handles beautifully, turning three components into one smooth workflow. Searching for a quick weeknight dinner or an elegant main course for guests with your all-in-one kitchen machine? This dish delivers both. The TM7 grinds garlic and parsley in seconds, grates Parmesan finely for the crust, and blends preserved roasted peppers with olive oil and lemon juice into a velvety, restaurant-style dip while the sea bass bakes in the oven. Meanwhile, the shaved fennel salad stays crisp and bright, balancing the rich dip with aniseed freshness. Every element — flaky white fish, smoky-sweet pepper sauce, crunchy salad — tastes Mediterranean without complicated technique. It is the kind of recipes folder favourite you will return to for dinners where you want maximum flavour and minimal washing up.
Preparation tips
- Pat the sea bass dry and rub it with olive oil, grated Parmesan and ground pepper before baking so the crust sticks and turns lightly golden while the flesh stays moist underneath.
- Blend the roasted peppers and garlic thoroughly, then let the dip rest in the fridge so the flavours deepen; taste and adjust with extra lemon juice just before serving.
- Shave the fennel bulb as thinly as possible with a knife or mandoline and dress it only at the last moment with lemon juice and parsley so the salad keeps its crunch.
- For a family-friendly version, replace the sea bass with firm white fish fillets and serve the roasted pepper dip as a fun sauce children can spoon over themselves.
Recipe variations
- Lactose-free variation: omit the Parmesan crust and instead top the sea bass with a mix of toasted breadcrumbs, garlic and parsley; the roasted pepper dip is naturally dairy-free and needs no change.
- Festive variation: swap the fennel salad for a citrus-and-fennel combination with orange segments and a dash of olive oil, and serve smaller sea bass portions as an elegant starter for a dinner party.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Weighing accuracy - The Thermomix TM7 weighs the olive oil and lemon juice directly in the mixing bowl for a balanced dip. [Built-in scale]. [Built-in Scale]
- Fine chopping - The TM7 chops the parsley and garlic cloves uniformly in seconds, releasing their aroma into the crust. [Chopping]. [Multi-Function]
- Grating - The Thermomix grates the Parmesan cheese finely so it forms an even, golden crust on the sea bass. [Grating]. [Multi-Function]
- Silky blending - The TM7 blends the preserved roasted peppers into a velvety dip without any lumps remaining. [Mixing]. [Multi-Function]
- Gentle heating - The Thermomix warms the pepper dip at a precise low temperature, keeping its colour bright and flavour sweet. [Heating]. [Precision Control]
Ingredients
- Parmesan cheese
- fresh parsley leaves
- garlic cloves
- olive oil
- lemon juice
- salt
- ground black pepper
- red peppers
- red onions
- potato