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Sea Bream With Bean And Pepper Salsa
Sea Bream With Bean And Pepper Salsa reads citrus 6.6, sourness 6.5 and herbaceous 3.6 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Spanish main, about 45 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 3.4 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 3.7 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 8.6 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 2.0 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 1.7 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 4.1 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Citrus 6.6 · Sourness 6.5 · Herbaceous 3.6 · Allium 3.5 · Umami 3.0 · Sweetness 3.0 · Fruity 2.1 · Marine & Briny 1.9 · Earthy 1.9 · Salinity 1.6 · Heat 1.5 · Richness 1.4 · Nutty 1.1 · Bitterness 0.9 · Floral 0.9 · Warm Spice 0.7
What's in it (11)
- 21 ounces fillets sea bream
- salsa
- bean
- 13 1/2 ounces borlotti beans drained, rinsed
- 10 ounces corn kernels drained, rinsed
- 1 red bell pepper deseeded, finely chopped
- 1 red onion finely chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 lime juiced
- lime wedges to serve
Time & effort: about 45 min (25 min active) · effort: easy
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 134.3 kcal, 9.9 g protein, 1.7 g fat, 19.6 g carbs
Dietary: Contains meat · Contains seafood — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Heat a large frying pan over medium heat. Lightly coat with oil. Season fish and cook for 3-4 mins per side, or until cooked to your liking.
- Meanwhile, for the bean and pepper salsa, toss together beans, corn, pepper, onion, cilantro, garlic and lime juice. Season.
- Serve fish with bean and pepper salsa and lime wedges on the side.
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.