Pan-Roasted Mediterranean Sea Bass with Lemon and Capers

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Delicate sea bass fillets pan-roasted until golden, finished with a bright lemon and caper sauce that enhances the fish’s natural flavor. This Mediterranean-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs sea bass fillets, salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories 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. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Season 4 sea bass fillets (6 oz each) evenly with 1 tsp salt and 1 tsp black pepper. Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  2. Step 2: Place the fillets skin-side down and cook for 4-5 minutes without moving until the skin is crisp and golden brown, then carefully flip and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the fish is opaque and flakes easily.
  3. Step 3: Remove the fillets from the skillet and set aside on a warm plate. Lower heat to medium and add 2 thinly sliced garlic cloves and 2 tbsp drained capers to the skillet, sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Pour in 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice, scraping up any browned bits from the pan, and cook for 1 more minute until the sauce slightly thickens.
  5. Step 5: Spoon the lemon-caper sauce over the fillets, sprinkle with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, and serve immediately alongside a light salad or steamed vegetables.

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