This simple and nutritious seabass dish is the perfect fuss-free weeknight meal that can be whipped up in 20 minutes.

Seabass is a great source of protein and Omega-3 fatty acids. This meal is ideal if you’re following a low-carb diet, and can be served with green veg of your choice or a side of salad.

You can fry the seabass rather than oven-bake if you prefer.

Ingredients:

2 pieces of sea bass

For the fish paste:

2 shallots, sliced (1/3 cup)

2 garlic cloves

12 curry leaves

2 teaspoons chilli powder

1 tablespoon coriander

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper

1/2 teaspoon turmeric

1/2 teaspoon yellow curry powder (optional)

1 tablespoon veg oil

1 tablespoon lime juice

Garnish with fried curry leaves

Method:

1. Preheat oven to 180 degrees (or warm a heavy-based non-stick frying pan)
2. Pat the fish dry, remove any bones and place on a greased or parchment-lined sheet on a baking tray
3. Place all the ingredients for the fish paste in a food processor and pulse until finely chopped. Scrape down the sides of the food processor, pulse again, and repeat until you have a thick paste (it doesn’t need to be smooth)
4. Brush the fish paste on the tops and sides of the fish
5. Bake in the oven until cooked through (12-18 minutes depending on thickness) or a few minutes on each side in a frying pan.

For 40 years, Sachins has been a firm favourite for diners in Newcastle upon Tyne looking for authentic Punjabi cuisine.

Drawing inspiration from traditional North Indian recipes, Bob Arora and his team are committed to serving up fresh and tantalising dishes made with homemade spices. Call 0191 232 4660 to book your table at Sachins