Lemon-Rosemary Sea Bass with Garlic Butter Risotto
A refined Italian dish featuring flaky sea bass, creamy risotto, and a zesty lemon-rosemary sauce. This italian-inspired quick meals pairs sea bass fillets, arborio rice, garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving is portion-balanced and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart.
Ingredients
- 4 (6 oz each) sea bass fillets
- 1 1/2 cups arborio rice
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 lemon
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 4 cups chicken stock
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Instructions
- Step 1: Sauté garlic in butter until fragrant. Add arborio rice, stir 2 minutes.
- Step 2: Deglaze with white wine, stir until absorbed.
- Step 3: Add chicken stock, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring until absorbed.
- Step 4: Meanwhile, preheat oven to 400°F. Place sea bass on baking sheet, season with rosemary, salt, and pepper. Bake 12-15 minutes.
- Step 5: Toss risotto with Parmesan. Serve sea bass atop risotto, drizzle with lemon juice.
Frequently asked questions
Is Lemon-Rosemary Sea Bass with Garlic Butter Risotto weeknight-friendly?
Yes — the recipe uses one main pan and finishes in under 45 minutes for most cooks. Read through the ingredient list and prep your aromatics before turning on the heat to keep the timing tight.
How do I store leftover Lemon-Rosemary Sea Bass with Garlic Butter Risotto?
Refrigerate in a covered airtight container for up to 3–4 days (FDA FoodKeeper guideline for cooked fish). Store any fresh salsa or citrus-based garnish in a separate container — it keeps for up to 2 days. Freeze cooked fish (without fresh garnishes) for up to 3 months; thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat gently at 275°F until just warmed through to preserve texture.
Can I substitute ingredients in Lemon-Rosemary Sea Bass with Garlic Butter Risotto?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Lemon-Rosemary Sea Bass with Garlic Butter Risotto for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Lemon-Rosemary Sea Bass with Garlic Butter Risotto?
Italian quick meals like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
