Baked Sea Bass Fillet

Preheat the oven to 180 degrees (top-bottom setting). During this time, peel the pearl onions and slice them thinly into rings. Prepare the garlic by slicing it as thinly as possible.

Place a small pan on the stove and roast the pine nuts over low heat for approximately 2-3 minutes until they turn slightly golden. Stir constantly to prevent them from burning. After roasting, remove from the stove and let them cool aside.

Place the thinly sliced garlic, thyme, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and extra virgin olive oil into a wide mixing bowl or a large bowl. Add the salt and freshly ground black pepper, and mix all the ingredients well with the help of a fork. This mixture will be the delicious marinade sauce for our fish.

Spread the marinade sauce you prepared evenly over all parts of the sea bass fillets and let them sit for a few minutes so the fish can fully absorb the sauce. This process will ensure the fish remain more aromatic and moist.

Line your baking tray with parchment paper. Carefully place the marinated sea bass fillets on the tray. Then, sprinkle the pearl onions you chopped into rings between and around the fish. If there is any marinade sauce left in the bowl, drizzle that over the fish as well.

Cover the top of the fish with a second piece of parchment paper or wrap them tightly with aluminum foil. This will prevent the fish from drying out in the oven, allowing them to cook in steam and stay juicier. Bake in the preheated 180 degree oven for about 30-35 minutes. During the last 5 minutes of the cooking time, you can remove the cover to allow the fish to brown slightly.

Meanwhile, finely chop the fresh dill and fresh marjoram leaves. When the sea bass fillets are done baking in the oven, carefully transfer them to serving plates with the help of a wide spatula.

When serving, sprinkle plenty of finely chopped fresh dill and fresh marjoram leaves over each sea bass fillet. Finally, drizzle the crispy pine nuts you roasted earlier to add aromatic and textural richness. Your dish is ready to be served hot. Bon appétit!