Ingredients

• 800 g sea bass fillets
• 2 piece zucchini
• 1 piece red bell pepper
• 1 piece yellow bell pepper
• 300 g cherry tomatoes
• 1 piece red onion
• 4 clove garlic
• 6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 3 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 bunch fresh dill
• 1 bunch fresh parsley
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp paprika

Instructions

1. Prepare vegetables

   Slice zucchini into 1cm rounds, cut bell peppers into strips, halve cherry tomatoes, and slice red onion into thin wedges. Mince garlic cloves finely. Heat oven to 200°C for 10 minutes. Arrange vegetables evenly in a large baking dish. Do not overcrowd the vegetables or they will steam instead of roast.

2. Season vegetables

   Drizzle 4 tbsp olive oil over vegetables and toss well. Season with half the salt, pepper, and all paprika. Spread vegetables in a single layer over medium-high heat for 15 minutes until edges start browning. Do not stir too frequently or vegetables won't caramelize properly.

3. Prepare fish

   Pat sea bass fillets completely dry with paper towels. Rub remaining olive oil all over fish and season with remaining salt and pepper. Let stand at room temperature for 5 minutes to absorb seasoning. Do not skip drying the fish or it will not sear properly.

4. Add fish to vegetables

   Remove baking dish from oven and nestle fish fillets among the partially cooked vegetables. Sprinkle minced garlic around fish over medium heat for 12-15 minutes until fish flakes easily with a fork. Do not move the fish during cooking or it may break apart.

5. Add herbs and lemon

   Chop dill and parsley coarsely, keeping them separate. Remove dish from oven and immediately drizzle lemon juice over everything. Sprinkle fresh herbs on top over low heat for 2 minutes to warm through. Do not add herbs earlier or they will lose their bright color and fresh flavor.

6. Rest and serve

   Let the dish rest for 3-4 minutes to allow flavors to meld and fish to finish cooking gently. Check that fish reaches 63°C internal temperature with a thermometer. Serve immediately while vegetables are still slightly crispy. Do not let it sit too long or the fish will become dry.

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