Citrus-Cured Sea Bass with Corn and Avocado
A vibrant Ecuadorian-inspired dish featuring sea bass cured in lime juice, served with sweet corn and creamy avocado for a refreshing finish. This Ecuadorian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs sea bass fillets, lime juice, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 12 oz sea bass fillets
- 3 tbsp lime juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup red onion
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 1 avocado
- 2 tbsp cilantro
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Place 12 oz sea bass fillets in a shallow dish and pour 3 tbsp lime juice over them. Add 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper, then toss to coat and let sit at room temperature for 15 minutes to cure.
- Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add 1/4 cup finely diced red onion and cook for 2 minutes until softened, then stir in 1 cup corn kernels and cook for 3 minutes until heated through.
- Step 3: Remove sea bass from lime juice (discard juice) and pat dry with paper towels. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add sea bass and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until edges are opaque and fish is just cooked through.
- Step 4: In a bowl, combine cooked corn mixture (1 cup corn kernels, 1/4 cup red onion), 1 diced avocado, and 2 tbsp chopped cilantro. Gently fold in cooked sea bass (12 oz) and serve immediately.







