31 Delicious Sea Bass Sides To Try And Serve

Sea bass is one of the more popular fish in many places around the world– in part because of its delicate sweet flavor but most especially because it so so versatile when it comes to cooking. This flaky freshwater fish can be fried, baked, grilled, seared, or sauteed.

However you decide to cook it, it always comes out perfectly flaky with a pleasant taste and scent. Although sea bass tastes incredible on its own, it’s always great to have something delicious on the side to go with it.

Up ahead, you’ll find some of the best dishes to pair with sea bass, so if you’ve been wondering what to serve with sea bass, this post is definitely for you.

Quick Table: What To Serve With Sea Bass Sides

Recipe	Calories (Per Serving)	Preparation Time
Avocado Salsa	45	15 Minutes
Chickpeas With Tomatoes	210	30 Minutes
Caprese Pesto Orzo Salad	385	20 Minutes
Creamed Spinach	148	25 Minutes
Sauteed Cabbage	137	30 Minutes
Lemon Herb Couscous	230	15 Minutes
Spicy Roasted Asian Green Beans	56	30 Minutes
Rice Pilaf	340	1 Hour 15 Minutes
Mashed Potatoes	146	45 Minutes
Sauteed Balsamic Mushroom	150	20 Minutes
Garlic Butter Broccolini	88	15 Minutes
Blistered Tomatoes	60	9 Minutes
Corn Relish	208	35 Minutes
Lemon Arugula Salad	230	15 Minutes
Mango Pico De Gallo	30	15 Minutes
Garlic Dill Potato	138	15 Minutes
Asparagus With Lemon Butter Sauce	95	15 Minutes
White Bean Salad	300	15 Minutes
Antipasto Pasta Salad	929	30 Minutes
Lemon Zucchini Risotto	294	50 Minutes
Mediterranean Style Zucchini Salad	198	15 Minutes
Panzanella Salad	320	60 Minutes
Bulgur Wheat	100.4	12 Minutes
Blistered Green Olives	145	5 Minutes
Caprese Pasta	280	15 Minutes
Sesame Garlic Bok Choy	101	8 Minutes
Red Cabbage And Rhubard Slaw	89	10 Minutes
Caramelized Balsamic Glazed Brussel Sprouts	131	45 Minutes
Lebanese Pita Bread	250	52 Minutes
Fattoush Salad	209.8	20 Minutes
Cauliflower Rice Confetti Salad	190	20 Minutes

1. Avocado Salsa

A fresh salsa like this avocado salsa is a great side dish to serve with sea bass if you want a light dinner. If you’re a fan of guacamole, this is definitely going to be an instant favorite of yours.

This is a creamy and chunky salsa filled with avocados, jalapenos, tomatoes, onions, and a tangy lime dressing.

Calories Per Serving: 45

Preparations Time: 15 Minutes

2. Chickpeas With Tomatoes 

If you’re looking for an easy one-pan dish that saves you the stress of washing multiple pans after cooking, these chickpeas with tomatoes are the perfect option.

The bright red tomato sauce of this dish makes it fantastic. When combined with the seabass, the entire combination makes a sweet and savory combo that is sure to knock your socks off.

Calories Per Serving: 210

Preparation Time: 30 Minutes

3. Caprese Pesto Orzo Salad

If you’re a fan of the rich flavors that often come with Caprese salad, you’ll love incorporating those ingredients into this Caprese pesto orzo salad.

This delicious salad features the usual components of Caprese salad, like mozzarella and fresh juicy tomatoes, but it is elevated with the addition of orzo pasta, pesto, and balsamic glaze.

Calories Per Serving: 385

Preparation Time: 20 Minutes

4. Creamed Spinach

Creamed spinach is a great way to enjoy a serving of leafy greens, and when served with sea bass, it only elevates the mild sweetness of the fish.

This creamy spinach dish features a combination of whole milk, onions, butter, heavy cream, and nutmeg, which gives it a distinct nutty taste and aroma.

Calories Per Serving: 148

Preparation Time: 25 Minutes

5. Sauteed Cabbage

Cabbage makes a great side dish when served with sea bass, especially when it is cooked or sauteed, as the leaves tend to get sweeter after cooking.

This flavorful sauteed cabbage with its combination of onions, carrot, and tomato paste is an easy and healthy dish that is sure to be a crowd pleaser.

Calories Per Serving: 137

Preparation Time: 30 Minutes 

6. Lemon Herb Couscous

Couscous is a fluffy grain that always makes a great side dish to any fish, and this lemon herb variation is not only delicious but also super easy to whip up.

The couscous pearls are cooked with flavorful chicken stock and then tossed with lemon herb butter and cheese before serving.

Calories Per Serving: 230

Preparation Time: 15 Minutes

7. Spicy Roasted Asian Green Beans

A fun way to enjoy eating your green beans is to embed them with some rich Asian flavors as that ensures they stay flavorful and delicious.

These spicy roasted Asian green beans feature a sweet and spicy soy sauce and nutty sesame seeds for garnish. When served with sea bass, the combination will surely become an instant favorite of yours.

Calories Per Serving: 56

Preparation Time: 30 Minutes

8. Rice Pilaf

Most servings of fish are always made better when paired with some well-cooked rice, and sea bass is certainly one such fish. However, to elevate the taste of sea bass, you have to ensure the rice is filled with flavor and rice pilaf is the right dish for that task.

It is buttery, flavorful, and packed full of crunchy ingredients that include celery, carrots, and almonds.

Calories Per Serving: 340

Preparation Time: 1 Hour 15 Minutes 

9. Mashed Potatoes

Mashed potatoes are a versatile dish that we have all come to love and cherish. Honestly, who could ever resist their creamy and buttery taste?

They are super easy to make, and while everyone feels confident they know how to make them, this recipe features a combination that ensures you get the perfect buttery smooth texture every time.

Calories Per Serving: 146

Preparation Time: 45 Minutes 

10. Sauteed Balsamic Mushrooms

Mushrooms make a great side dish for sea bass if you’re on a low-carb diet, as the combination of the two results in a wholesome protein-rich meal loaded with sweetness and flavor.  

Sauteed balsamic mushrooms are a great way to serve up that rich combination. The mushrooms are browned in a garlicky butter and oil sauce and then coated in a sweet balsamic glaze.

Calories Per Serving: 150

Preparation Time: 20 Minutes

11. Garlic Butter Broccolini

Broccolinis are a mild and sweet Chinese version of broccoli, and when lightly cooked with butter and garlic as done in this dish, they retain a tender and crispy texture that goes great with sea bass.

This garlic butter broccolini combo makes the perfect side dish for those who aren’t the biggest fans of regular broccoli but still want a tasty alternative.

Calories Per Serving: 88

Preparation Time: 15 Minutes

12. Blistered Tomatoes

Blistered tomatoes make a great side dish for sea bass as they are light, juicy, and bursting with rich flavors.

It may look like a simple dish, but don’t let that fool you; these tomatoes are coated in garlic, olive oil, and pepper, all of which give them a robust blend of flavor and rich aroma.

Calories Per Serving: 60

Preparation Time: 9 Minutes

13. Corn Relish

Running late for dinner and quick side dish you can pile on your sea bass? Corn relish is a secret weapon you need to have on hand for those kinds of moments.

It is sweet, spicy, and filled with fresh corn, onions, peppers, mustard seeds, and celery seeds. It is a great side dish to store up in the fridge as it can last up to a month, so you can easily enjoy a serving any anytime you need it.

Calories Per Serving: 208

Preparation Time: 35 Minutes

14. Lemon Arugula Salad

If you’re looking for a  crunchy, satisfying salad to go with your fish, this lemon arugula salad with its combination of cherry tomatoes, toasted pine nuts, parmesan cheese, and a tangy lemon vinaigrette is surely going to be an instant favorite.

It is a very customizable salad, so you can even add other ingredients you prefer, like bell peppers, onions, walnuts, or even roasted chickpeas.

Calories Per Serving: 230

Preparation Time: 15 Minutes

15. Mango Pico De Gallo

It is super easy to make and only requires a combination of mangoes, Roma tomatoes, peppers, onions, cilantro, and lime juice.  Feel free to use cherry tomatoes if you can’t get Roma tomatoes.

Calories Per Serving: 30

Preparation Time: 15 Minutes

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16. Garlic Dill Potatoes 

Potatoes are one dish we can never get enough of, and this garlic dill version is a great pairing for sea bass as the citrusy taste of the dill is sure to complement the fish.

It features tender baby potatoes covered with butter and fresh dill, and garlic.

Calories Per Serving: 138

Preparation Time: 15 Minutes

17. Asparagus With Lemon Butter Sauce

Sometimes, asparagus can taste bland and bitter, but if you really want to enjoy it as a side dish, cook it with a lemon butter sauce like this recipe and serve it along with delicious sea bass. The end result is a meal fit for a king.

This delicious asparagus side dish is very easy and affordable to make as it only requires a few basic ingredients. Garnish it with some parmesan cheese for some flair and taste.

Calories Per Serving: 95

Preparation Time: 15 Minutes

18. White Bean Salad

This white bean salad is filled with fresh Mediterranean flavors that pair really well with flaky fish like sea bass.

 It features canned beans, cherry tomatoes, cucumber,  fresh herbs, lemon, olive oil, and feta cheese, all tossed together in one flavor-filled combo.

Calories Per Serving: 300

Preparation Time: 15 Minutes

19. Anti Pasto Pasta Salad 

This colorful antipasto salad is a great side dish to pair with grilled or pan-seared sea bass.

It is a warm salad loaded with a combination of cooked pasta, tomatoes, mozzarella, artichokes, roasted peppers, spicy salami, and a herby parmesan vinaigrette.

Calories Per Serving: 929

Preparation Time: 30 Minutes

20. Lemon Zucchini Risotto

This lemon zucchini risotto is a great way to ensure you add some veggies to your meal without having to actually eat them plain.

It is creamy and brimming with flavors from a combination of chicken stock, onions, garlic, parsley, parmesan, and lemon all cooked with arborio rice. The tangy lemony taste makes it a great side to serve with fish like sea bass.

Calories Per Serving: 294

Preparation Time: 50 Minutes

21. Mediterranean-Style Zucchini Salad

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Zucchinis are an easy vegetable to prepare, and they often go great with most dishes, but if you really want to serve them with sea bass, then you’ve got to take things up a notch in terms of flavor. 

This Mediterranean-style zucchini salad is just the way to do that. It featured grilled zucchinis tossed in olive oil and combined with fresh herbs and feta cheese.

Calories Per Serving: 198

Preparation Time: 15 Minutes

22. Panzanella Salad

Panzanella salad is Tuscan-style salad with a seriously amazing combination of ingredients that are perfect for summer and pair really well with fish.

It features a mix of toasted ciabatta bread, fresh basil, mango, tomatoes, mozzarella, and a sweet red wine vinaigrette. Honestly, who could say no to such an amazing blend of carbs, veggies, and sweet fruits all in one dish?

Calories Per Serving: 320

Preparation Time: 60 Minutes

23. Bulgur Wheat

Bulgur wheat is a healthy and versatile grain that makes a lovely alternative to rice. So, if you’re on a low-carb diet and need a rice substitute to serve with sea bass, this bulgur wheat is the ideal option for you.

You may use coarse or fine bulgur wheat for this dish, but whichever one you use, this recipe will ensure you get fluffy bulgur every time.

Calories Per Serving: 100.4 

Preparation Time: 12 Minutes

24. Blistered Green Olives

Blistered olives are a great side to pair with sea bass because they are filled with flavor yet also light enough to not overpower the fish.

So if you’ve prepared your sea bass in a rich sauce and want them to be the main attraction on your plate, these blistered olives are the perfect side to serve them with.

All you’ll need are canned green olives, pepper flakes, garlic, and olive oil.

Calories Per Serving: 145

Preparation Time: 5 Minutes

25. Caprese Pasta

Caprese pasta features a delicious combination of angel hair pasta, mozzarella cheese, Italian dressing, fresh basil, and garlic, all in one incredible dish. That will make you feel like you’re at your favorite Italian restaurant.

It is perfect with sea bass on days when you want to indulge in a filling meal.

Calories Per Serving: 280

Preparation Time: 15 Minutes

26. Sesame Garlic Bok Choy

Serving your sea bass with sesame garlic bok choy is another unique way to incorporate bold Asian flavors into your meal.

It is very easy to make and features baby bok choy sauteed with garlic, sesame seeds, and soy sauce.

Calories Per Serving: 101

Preparation Time: 8 Minutes

27. Red Cabbage And Rhubarb Slaw

Cole slaw makes a great side dish for fish like sea bass but not just any cole slaw. If you really mean business, you’ve got to up the ante with a colorful and flavor-filled slaw like this cabbage and rhubarb slaw.

It is healthy and fat-free as there is no mayo, but honestly, you won’t even miss it as this slaw is brimming with flavor from ingredients like dill, caraway seeds, olive oil, garlic, onions, and carrots.

Calories Per Serving: 89

Preparation Time: 10 Minutes

28. Caramelized Balsamic Glazed Brussel Sprouts

Brussel sprouts are a great vegetable to serve with sea bass as they are easy to prepare, but they can sometimes taste a bit dull. 

Cook them with some bacon, onions, garlic, parsley, black pepper, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze, and you get a perfectly caramelized side dish that delights the palate with every bite.

Calories Per Serving: 131

Preparation Time: 45 Minutes

29. Lebanese Pita Bread

Pita bread is a Lebanese classic with a soft pillowy texture and a mild flavor that go well with fish like sea bass. So if you’ve cooked your fish with a rich sauce or broth, this is the perfect side dish for scooping up every bite of fish and that rich sauce.

All you’ll need is a simple dough made from five basic ingredients you probably already have in your pantry.

Calories Per Serving: 250

Preparation Time: 52 Minutes

30. Fattoush Salad

Fattoush salad is a traditional Lebanese salad that features finely chopped cucumbers, tomatoes, and onions mixed with lemon juice, olive oil, and spices.

Fattoush is a delicious Middle Eastern salad made with fresh vegetables. The dish is traditionally made with bread, which is crumbled and used to make the dressing, but it can also be made with pita chips.

The salad is a perfect addition to any meal. It is served cold and is typically eaten as a first course.

Calories Per Serving: 209.8 

Preparation Time: 20 Minutes

31. Cauliflower Rice Confetti Salad

Cauliflower rice is a great low-carb alternative to rice, and if you’re looking for a delicious and fun way to serve, then this confetti salad is the way to go.

It features a  colorful blend of corn, peppers, black beans, carrots, cherry tomatoes, cilantro, and a tangy red wine vinaigrette.

Calories Per Serving: 190

Preparation Time: 20 Minutes

Frequently Asked Questions

What Flavors Compliment Sea Bass?

Sea bass has a delicate sweet flavor that pairs really well with citrusy, zesty, and herb flavors. So when it comes to seasonings and spices, the best flavors that compliment sea bass include lemon, dill, fennel, and any other fresh herbs.

What Side Dishes Go With Sea Bass?

Sea bass is a very versatile fish that can be served with many different side dishes. You can choose carbs like potatoes, rice, or pasta if you want a filling side dish.

You can also try roasted vegetables like carrots, asparagus, and fresh salads. Most of the dishes we have highlighted in this post are also great side dishes to pair with sea bass, so be sure to try some of them.

Is Sea Bass Healthy?

Sea bass is very healthy as they are rich in proteins, selenium, and other nutrients and vitamins that are essential for the body’s cellular activities. They are also low in calories and fat, making them a great choice for those looking to cut calories and reduce their fat intake. 

However, if you are eating Chilean sea bass, it is best to have it in moderation as it does contain a high amount of mercury.