Costa Blanca Lemon-Garlic Grilled Sea Bass With Herby Couscous

Seafood accompanied by aromatic herbs is the quintessential summertime coastal meal. Inspired by the simple, nutritious, and flavourful traditional seafood dishes found in local Costa Blanca beach...

July 9, 2025 One Min Read

Seafood accompanied by aromatic herbs is the quintessential summertime coastal meal. Inspired by the simple, nutritious, and flavourful traditional seafood dishes found in local Costa Blanca beach towns, this lemon-garlic sea bass is sure to please. This dish is like a little slice of sunshine on a plate; it’s made with light couscous and herbs that you can find at the market or in your garden.

Lemon-Garlic Grilled Sea Bass With Herby Couscous
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Serves: 2 Prep Time: 10m Cooking Time: 12m 12m

Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat

Rating: 5.0/5
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Ingredients

2x whole sea bass, cleaned and butterflied, or use fillets if preferred

2 cloves of garlic, minced

1x juice of lemon

1 tbsp olive oil

Salt & pepper

Fresh parsley or thyme sprigs

Lemon slices, for grilling

For the Herby Couscous

1 cup couscous

1 cup boiling water or, if preferred, vegetable stock

1 tbsp olive oil

1/2 lemon juice

2 tbsp fresh herbs (parsley, mint, or finely chopped basil)

Salt & pepper

Optional: Chopped cherry tomatoes or cucumber for freshness

Instructions

For the Sea Bass:

In a small bowl, mix your garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.

Rub the mixture onto the inside and outside of the fish. Stuff the cavity with lemon slices and herbs.

Grill on medium heat on a BBQ or grill pan for 5-6 minutes per side, until skin is crispy and flesh flakes easily

For the Couscous:

In a bowl, combine the couscous with boiling water or stock and set aside for 5 minutes.

Toss in the herbs, olive oil, lemon juice, and any other desired additions (such as tomatoes) after fluffing with a fork.

To Serve:

Plate your grilled sea bass on a bed of couscous, garnish with fresh herbs and an extra squeeze of lemon.

Author: Melissa Williams

Hi, I’m Melissa, a creative writer and ESL teacher with a passion for storytelling. I started writing fiction when I was young, and I eventually discovered that I loved performing, working all over the Costa Blanca as a semi-professional singer. I now write articles that I hope will inspire and engage readers by using my creativity. Whether I'm sharing personal insights or delving into local culture, I try to produce content that is relatable and meaningful. working as a creator of events and features.