Jul 14 2026
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Crispy Black Sea Bass Escabeche Recipe

Inspired by Charleston
Time1h
Serves4

Make Crispy Black Sea Bass Escabeche Recipe in just 1h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Fish Preparation

Method

Fish Preparation

  1. 1

    Season the Fish

    Pat the Black Sea Bass fillets dry with paper towels. Sprinkle each fillet with salt and black pepper on both sides.

  2. 2

    Dredge the Fish

    Spread the all-purpose flour on a plate. Dredge each seasoned fillet in the flour, coating both sides evenly.

  3. 3

    Fry the Fish

    In a large frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the fillets and fry for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy. Remove the fish and drain on paper towels.

Escabeche Sauce

  1. 4

    Sauté the Vegetables

    In a saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced red onion, carrot, and red bell pepper. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

  2. 5

    Add Garlic and Seasonings

    Stir in the minced garlic, oregano, bay leaves, sugar, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook for an additional minute until fragrant.

  3. 6

    Simmer the Sauce

    Pour in the white wine vinegar and water. Bring to a simmer and let it cook for about 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld. Remove from heat and discard the bay leaves.

  4. 7

    Combine Fish and Sauce

    Place the fried Black Sea Bass fillets in a serving dish and pour the escabeche sauce over them. Allow to marinate for at least 30 minutes, preferably in the refrigerator.

Garnish

  1. 8

    Garnish the Dish

    Before serving, sprinkle the chopped fresh cilantro over the fish and garnish with lime wedges.

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