Za’atar Pistachio-Crusted Sea Bass
with Feta Fingerling Potatoes, Orange Dill Slaw & Sumac Sauce
- Milk
- Tree Nuts
- Wheat
- Fish
- Sesame
In this sophisticated one-sheet Mediterranean meal, you’ll combine pistachios and panko with earthy za’atar and butter, then press it onto sea bass fillets spread with sour cream. The fish gets roasted alongside garlicky za’atar-spiced potatoes. Out of the oven, toss the potatoes with dill, parsley, and feta and serve them with the flaky, nut-crusted fish plus a crisp, bright orange-dill slaw. Finish with a drizzle of tangy, creamy sumac sauce.
Ingredients
4.5 tablespoon
Sour Cream
(Contains: Milk)
½ cup
Feta Cheese
(Contains: Milk)
½ ounce
Pistachios
(Contains: Tree Nuts)
½ unit
Lemon
1 teaspoon
Sumac
12 ounce
Fingerling Potatoes
¼ cup
Panko Breadcrumbs
(Contains: Wheat)
10 ounce
Chilean Sea Bass
(Contains: Fish)
1 unit
Orange
¼ ounce
Parsley
4 ounce
Coleslaw Mix
2 teaspoon
Garlic Powder
¼ ounce
Dill
1 tablespoon
Za'atar Spice
(Contains: Sesame)
Not included in your delivery
2 tablespoon (tbsp)
Butter
(Contains: Milk)
5 teaspoon (tsp)
Olive Oil
½ teaspoon (tsp)
Sugar
teaspoon (tsp)
Black Pepper
2 teaspoon (tsp)
Cooking Oil
teaspoon (tsp)
Salt
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
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Adjust rack to top position and preheat oven to 425 degrees. Wash and dry produce.
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Halve potatoes lengthwise. Roughly chop pistachios. Zest and quarter lemon. Zest orange, then remove peel from flesh; dice flesh into ½-inch pieces. Roughly chop parsley. Pick and roughly chop fronds from dill.
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Toss potatoes on one side of a baking sheet with a large drizzle of oil, half the garlic powder (you’ll use the rest later), half the Za’atar Spice, salt, and pepper. Roast on top rack for 12 minutes (you’ll add more to the sheet then).
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Meanwhile, place 2 TBSP butter (3 TBSP for 4 servings) in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave until melted, 30 seconds. Let cool slightly; stir in pistachios, panko, remaining Za’atar Spice, salt, and pepper.
- Pat sea bass* dry with paper towels; season with salt and pepper. Evenly spread tops with a thin layer of sour cream; mound with pistachio mixture, pressing firmly to adhere (no need to coat undersides).
- Once potatoes have roasted 12 minutes, remove sheet from oven; lightly oil opposite side of sheet and carefully add fish, skin sides down. Return to top rack and roast until crust is golden brown, fish is cooked through, and potatoes are browned and tender, 10-14 minutes. TIP: If fish pieces are different sizes, remove smaller piece earlier so it doesn’t overcook.
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Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine lemon zest, half the sumac (you’ll use the rest in the next step), and remaining sour cream. Add water 1 tsp at a time until mixture reaches a drizzling consistency. Season with salt and pepper.
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In a second medium bowl, whisk together juice from half the lemon, remaining garlic powder, remaining sumac, 1 TBSP olive oil, ½ tsp sugar, salt, and pepper (juice from whole lemon, 2 TBSP olive oil, and 1 tsp sugar for 4 servings).
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Add coleslaw mix, diced orange, half the parsley, and half the dill. Toss to evenly coat; refrigerate until ready to serve.
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Once potatoes are done, carefully transfer to a third medium bowl. Add a large drizzle of olive oil, feta, remaining parsley, and remaining dill; stir to combine.
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Top sea bass with orange zest.
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Divide sea bass, slaw (draining first), and feta potatoes between plates. Drizzle sumac sauce over fish. Serve with any remaining lemon wedges on the side.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavor: Many raved about the delicious flavors, calling it one of their all-time favorites with an amazing taste combination 🎉.
- Ease of prep: Some found the recipe complex and time-consuming, with multiple steps and ingredients to manage.
- Suggestions: Consider reducing dill in the slaw and potatoes for a more balanced flavor profile.
- Portions: Several mentioned the generous portion size, with enough to serve more than expected.
- Cooking tips: Some recommend adjusting oven rack position and temperature to prevent over-browning of the pistachio crust.
Reviews from our home cooks
The fish was delicious. I did, however, move the pan to the center rack as the topping was browning too fast. But the preparation for this meal was crazy. It took me 1 1/4 hour before the fish went into the oven. I used 14 prep bowls 2 of which my husband washed so they could be used again... one for the potatoes and the other for the slaw. The slaw was awesome but a bit heavy in dill. And the potatoes the same... a little too much dill. Overall, the meal was fabulous but much too labor intensive. And all the "half of this" and "half of that seasoning". I was washing, chopping, slicing, peeling, measuring, mixing... holy moly.
Now holds spot of the best meal yet. Al lot of prep, but well worth it. Great flavors and just fabulous pieces of sea bass. Definitely will order this again.
I found a new type of fish to like. This was amazing. Easy and so tasty. The slaw was amazing. So good. I hope hello fresh will offer this meal again soon. It's definitely my favorite.
Fabulous, though not a 30 minute meal. Also the instructions were hard to follow. I completely lost track with what I was meant to do with the orange peel. Please let me know!
This dish was soooo yummy! It tasted like something I'd be thrilled to order at a fine restaurant. You guys truly do an incredible job with offering creative, nutritious, and delicious meals!
The orange was missing, but otherwise this was amazing! Loved everything about this dish, would order again! The recipe is new and different, and I would not have made this on my own.
Fantastic Chilean Sea Bass preparation. Definitely order again. It does take somewhat longer than 30 minutes. The citrusy Cole Slaw was yummy too!
Loved everything! Will make the slaw again for sure! For my non fish eating child, the topping would be good on chicken. I'll make all of it again, actually!
Fish was fresh and firm, excellent meal with extensive prep (which I didn't mind), made enough for 4!!
First time cooking a sea bass and it was amazing!!!! Loved the entire dish! I want it again! Very tasty! Delicious and nutritious!
