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Lionel Messi's Grilled Sea Bass with Fresh Chimichurri
A clean, easily digestible protein dish recommended during intense match cycles to replace heavy Argentine red beef. The grilled sea bass is paired with a raw sugar-free parsley chimichurri rich in antioxidants.
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Ingredients
- 2 sea bass fillets (6 oz each)
- 1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1/2 tsp chili flakes
- 1 tsp coarse sea salt
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
Steps
- Prepare the fresh chimichurri by mixing chopped parsley, minced garlic, olive oil, red wine vinegar, chili flakes, and salt in a bowl. Let sit.
- Pat the sea bass fillets dry with a paper towel and season lightly with sea salt.
- Heat a grill pan or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat with a light brush of olive oil.
- Grill the sea bass fillets skin-side down for 5 minutes until crispy. Flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes until flaky.
- Plate the grilled sea bass, spoon the chimichurri generously over the fillets, and serve with fresh lemon wedges.