Seafood Recipes

Flathead With Cherry TomatoSauce

Pan-seared flathead is topped with a garlic, cherry tomato and balsamic sauce, finished with basil, rocket and lemon wedges.

Flathead With Cherry Tomato Sauce
4 People
Serves
10 Mins
Prep Time
10 Mins
Cook Time
Easy
Difficulty
Australian
Cuisine
The Recipe

About This SeafoodDish

Delight in our Flathead with Cherry Tomato Sauce, a fresh and flavorful dish that showcases tender flathead portions topped with a vibrant cherry tomato sauce. This easy recipe combines sautéed garlic and fresh herbs to create a delicious sauce that perfectly complements the flaky fish. Serve it with a side of steamed vegetables or crusty bread for a complete meal. Order premium flathead portions online from Pearl Seafoods for fast delivery across Sydney and enjoy this delightful seafood dish at home.

Ingredients

  1. 600g flathead portions
  2. 250g cherry tomatoes, halved
  3. 2 teaspoons + 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
  4. 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  5. 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  6. Salt and pepper, to taste
  7. ¼ cup fresh basil leaves, torn
  8. Rocket leaves, to serve
  9. Lemon wedges, to serve
  10. Optional: crusty bread or steamed vegetables on the side

Method

  1. Heat 2 teaspoons of oil in a pan over medium heat. Cook garlic, stirring, for 1-2 minutes until softened. Add tomatoes and balsamic, season, then cover and cook over low heat for 3-4 minutes until tomatoes
    soften but hold their shape. Remove the pan from heat, then stir in
    basil.
  2. Meanwhile, season the fish. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil in a frypan over medium-high heat. Cook the fish for 2 minutes on each side or until golden and cooked through. Divide the fish among
    plates, top with sauce, and serve with rocket leaves and lemon wedges.
From Our Kitchen

Chef's Tip

Flathead has a naturally mild, sweet flavour that pairs beautifully with light Mediterranean-style sauces. Cook the fish quickly over medium-high heat so the outside turns lightly golden while the center stays tender and flaky. Fresh cherry tomatoes, basil, and balsamic add brightness and acidity that lift the seafood without overpowering its delicate character.

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NUTRITION

NutritionPerServing

  • Calories 265 kcal
  • Total Fat 11.0 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 5.0 g
  • Protein 35.0 g
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