Italian-Inspired New Year's Eve Recipe: Grilled Sea Bass Fillets with Lemon & Herbs + Britalian Spritz Cocktail

This Italian-inspired, healthy New Year's Eve meal is simple to prepare, light, and full of fresh flavours, staying true to The Britalian Diet ethos of enjoying food in a balanced and moderate way.

Enjoy your celebration with delicious flavours, and remember: moderation is key to a sustainable and healthy lifestyle!

Grilled Sea Bass Fillets with Lemon & Herbs

Calories per serving: ~280 calories

Ingredients (Serves 2):

• 2 sea bass fillets (around 150g each)

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 lemon (zested and juiced)

• 1 garlic clove, finely chopped

• A handful of fresh parsley, chopped

• 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves (or 1/2 tsp dried thyme)

• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat the grill or barbecue to medium-high heat.

2. In a small bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper.

3. Place the sea bass fillets on a baking tray lined with parchment paper and brush them with the lemon and herb marinade. Allow them to marinate for 10-15 minutes.

4. Grill the fillets for 4-6 minutes on each side, depending on thickness, until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.

5. Serve immediately with a drizzle of olive oil and a wedge of lemon on the side.

The Britalian Spritz Cocktail

Calories per serving: ~150 calories

Ingredients:

• 50ml Prosecco (or any dry sparkling wine)

• 25ml Aperol

• 25ml soda water

• Ice cubes

• A slice of orange for garnish

Instructions:

1. Fill a wine glass with ice cubes.

2. Pour the Prosecco, Aperol, and soda water into the glass.

3. Stir gently and garnish with a slice of orange.