Seared Sea Bass with Lively Lemon Sauce for a Gourmet Feast

Enjoy a gourmet experience with this Seared Sea Bass Lemon Sauce, combining flaky fish with a zesty and vibrant sauce.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings: 2 servings

Course: Lunch

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Fish

2 fillets Sea Bass moist and flaky texture
2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil for cooking

For the Seasoning

1 teaspoon Kosher Salt or sea salt
1 teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper fresh is best

For the Sauce

2 lemons Fresh Lemon Juice for zesty kick
4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter or plant-based butter
2 cloves Minced Garlic fresh garlic is ideal
1 tablespoon Lemon Zest for intense flavor

For Garnish

2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley chopped
Thin Lemon Slices or Wedges optional for garnish

Equipment

non-stick skillet
Spatula
measuring spoons

Method

Preparation

Rinse the sea bass fillets under cold water and pat dry.
Season both sides generously with kosher salt and pepper.

Cooking

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
Place the seasoned sea bass fillets skin-side down and cook for 4-5 minutes.
Carefully flip the fillets and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
Transfer fillets to a warm plate and cover with foil.

Making the Sauce

Sauté minced garlic in the same skillet over medium heat until fragrant.
Add lemon juice and zest, scraping bottom of the pan.
Whisk in unsalted butter until emulsified, then stir in chopped parsley.

Serving

Place the sea bass on a plate and spoon the lemon sauce on top.
Garnish with lemon slices and parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 800mgVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best flavor, serve immediately after cooking.

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