rhubarb and sea bass

Rhubarb, to me, has always been savoury because my mum used to cook it with fish. I know now that it works both ways, but while I love a rhubarb pie or rhubarb jam, I still think it goes best with fish, so here I’m showing you my way of cooking rhubarb the way I always believed it should be. Cooked in garlic, with hints of turmeric and chilli, this is served with orzo and topped with a delicious slice of sea bass.

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Start by pouring the oil into a large, hot non-stick frying pan.

Step 2

Put the sea bass fillets on a plate, sprinkle over the turmeric and chilli and mix to cover the entire fish.

Step 3

Start cooking the fish skin-side down and, whatever you do, don’t be tempted to move them. Cook for 4 minutes, then flip the fillets and cook for 1 minute more. Pop back onto the plate, cover and keep warm.

Step 4

Pour some more oil into the pan, add the garlic and turmeric and cook for a few seconds. Add the chillies and rhubarb and cook for a few minutes till the rhubarb just begins to break down.

Step 5

Add the orzo and stir through, then add the water and cook on high for about 10 minutes till the water has evaporated and the orzo is cooked. Take off the heat and stir through the coriander and honey.

Step 6

Serve the orzo with a slice of the fish on top and a drizzling of oil.