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Baked Sea Bream with Capers and Lime

Serves: 6
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: about 1 hour

  • 1.25 kg | 2lb 8oz sea bream, scaled, cleaned and gutted
  • 25g | 1oz butter
  • 1 onion, medium, sliced
  • 3 tomatoes, halved
  • 2 tablespoons fish stock
  • 100ml | 3fl oz water
  • 4 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh white breadcrumbs
  • 1 tablespoon capers, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • To garnish: 1 lime, halved, parsley sprigs
  • Put the fish in an ovenproof dish, and melt the butter in a heavy-based frying pan. Add the onion and sauté for about 15 minutes over a low heat until soft and golden brown. Arrange the onion and tomatoes around the fish and then pour over the fish stock, water and lime juice. Sprinkle the breadcrumbs, chopped capers and olive oil over the top and bake in a preheated oven, 180C (350F, Gas 4) for 40 – 45 minutes, basting occasionally. Garnish with lime halves and parsley sprigs, and serve straight away.

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