Ingredients:

  • 2 sea bass fillets (about 6 oz each)
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
  • (For the Stir-Fried Vegetables)
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • ½ red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • ½ yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • ½ carrot, julienned
  • 2 green onions, chopped (white and green parts separated)
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Optional: A splash of soy sauce for seasoning

Instructions:

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey (or maple syrup), rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger until well combined.
  2. Season both sides of the sea bass fillets with salt and black pepper.
  3. Place them in a shallow dish or a resealable plastic bag.
  4. Pour half of the marinade over the fish; reserve the other half for glazing later.
  5. Let it marinate for at least 10 minutes while you prepare your vegetables.
  6. Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  7. Add in vegetable oil; once hot but not smoking add broccoli florets first as they take longer to cook.
  8. After about 2 minutes
  9. Toss in white parts of green onions; stir-fry an additional minute more until fragrant.
  10. Season with salt and black pepper to taste; if desired add a splash of soy sauce for extra flavor.
  11. Remove fish from marinade; discard used marinade but keep reserved glaze aside.