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Pan Seared Sea Bass with Garlic Lemon Butter
Experience the delightful combination of crispy skin and tender flesh with this pan-seared sea bass, enhanced by a rich garlic lemon butter sauce. This dish is not only quick and easy to prepare but also packed with flavor, making it a perfect choice for a weeknight meal or an elegant dinner party. Sea bass, known for its mild taste and flaky texture, has been a favorite in Mediterranean cuisine for centuries, often celebrated in coastal regions for its fresh catch and culinary versatility.
Ingredients
- Sea bass fillets
- 4 (6-ounce) fillets
- Salt
- to taste
- Black pepper
- to taste
- Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons
- Butter
- 3 tablespoons
- Garlic
- 4 cloves, minced
- Lemon
- 1, sliced
- Fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Begin by patting the sea bass fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt and black pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Carefully place the sea bass fillets in the skillet, skin side down. Cook for 4-5 minutes without moving them, until the skin is crispy and golden brown.
- Gently flip the fillets and add the butter, minced garlic, and lemon slices to the skillet.
- Continue cooking for another 4-5 minutes, basting the fillets with the melted butter mixture. This will infuse the fish with delicious flavors.
- Once cooked through (the fish should flake easily with a fork), remove the sea bass from the skillet and transfer to a serving plate.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and additional lemon slices, if desired. Serve immediately while hot.
Tips
- For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding a splash of white wine to the skillet after flipping the fish.
- If you prefer a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the garlic butter mixture.
Dietary Information
Servings: 4 Dish Type: Main Course Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Calories: 350 Fat: 24g Carbs: 1g Protein: 30g Sodium: 300mg Sugar: 1g
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