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Sea Bass with Caramelized Onions

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From: National Onion Association

Quick Facts

Servings: 10
Prep Time: 15 min.
Cook Time: 35 min.
Total: 50 min.

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Poaching fish seals in its juice and flavor—here poached sea bass is served alongside steamed carrots and sweet caramelized onions.

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs yellow onions
  • Cooking spray, as needed
  • 1 1/2 Tbs olive oil
  • 1 tsp crushed, dried thyme
  • 1 tsp crushed, dried rosemary
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 3 lbs sea bass
  • 24 steamed baby carrots
  • Fresh dill sprigs (garnish)

Directions

  • Halve and slice onions. Coat 12-inch skillet with cooking spray.
  • Over medium heat, cook onions in oil for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until soft and golden.
  • Stir in thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper; set caramelized onions aside.
  • Poach sea bass and serve on a bed of caramelized onions with a scattering of steamed baby carrots and fresh dill sprigs.

Nutrition Facts

Calories 349
  Calories from Fat 69 (20%)
(12%)Total Fat 8g
(9%)Saturated Fat 2g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
(37%)Cholesterol 112mg
(9%)Sodium 208mg
(27%)Potassium 952mg
Total Carbohydrate 16g
(10%)Dietary Fiber 2g
Sugars 7g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
(103%)Protein 52g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by cooking methods.

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