Simple Recipe for a Delicious Goan Sea Bass with Tomato and Herb Salsa

Goa is known for its delicious cuisine, and especially the seafood preparations.  Many people travel to Goa to enjoy a delightful culinary experience and taste the various Goan specialities. One such special dish that deserves a special mention is the Seabass with Tomato and Herb Salsa. 

The dish is easy to make, requires few ingredients, and is absolutely lip-smacking. Whether you want to prepare a special meal for your guests or want to try making a Goan seafood dish at home, you can try this recipe by Chef Alex Dias, the Executive Chef at Club Mahindra resorts in Goa. 

Did you know?

Unlike other saltwater fishes found in India, Seabass does not have a strong flavour of its own. It is a white-fleshed fish with succulent, buttery, and juicy meat, making it the perfect fish to experiment with different flavours. It easily soaks up the flavour of the ingredients and spices you use.

Ingredients needed for making Seabass with tomato herb salsa

· Sea Bass fillet (200 gm)

· Tomato concasse (100 gm)

· Tomato and onions – finely diced (50 gm)

· Lemon juice (20 ml)

· Lemon rind (10 gm)

· Tomato sauce (100 gm)

· Garlic (50 gm)

· Pepper (50 gm)

Method for making Seabass with tomato herb salsa

· First, clean and wash the fish. Then marinate the fish with lemon juice, salt, and pepper and keep it aside for about 10-15 minutes. 

· While the fish is marinating, prepare the salsa by mixing chopped tomatoes, onions, garlic, tomato sauce, and tomato concasse.

· Heat oil in a frying pan and cook the fish on both sides in butter

· Place the cooked fish on a plate or the serving tray and garnish it with the tomato salsa and enjoy!

Gourmet Gateways by Club Mahindra

At Club Mahindra resorts, we strive to give our patrons a delightful culinary experience. The chefs at the restaurants in our resorts bring with them years of experience and expertise. They have a deep understanding of flavour profiles, and every dish they create is nutritious and high in flavour and taste. 

Our chefs also source the best regional ingredients and use the latest culinary techniques to make every meal unforgettable! While holidaying at the Club Mahindra resorts in Goa, you can enjoy a delicious Goan meal. If you wish to have any specific dish like Sea Bass with Tomato Herb and salsa, you can request the chef for it, and they would be more than happy to make the dish for you.

About Club Mahindra Chef – Alex Rexon Dias

As they say, ‘your destiny is written at birth,’ Chef Alex Rexon Dias was destined to be a chef. Born and raised in Goa, Chef Dias discovered his cooking skills and passion when he won the best dish award during a school camp when the students had to cook for their teachers. Since then, he has come a long way to become one of our finest chefs.

With over 15 years of experience, Chef Dias has travelled far and wide to explore new cuisine worldwide and add new skills, techniques, and dishes to his repertoire. The Iconic Chef of the Year Award by Times of India is a testament to his excellent skills in the kitchen. Currently, the Executive Chef at Club Mahindra Goa, Chef Dias, has been stirring up a storm in the kitchen and delighting the guests with incredible local and international dishes.