Pan-Seared Adriatic Sea Bream with Istrian Olive Oil and Herb Sauce

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This dish features tender pan-seared sea bream enhanced by fragrant Istrian olive oil and fresh herbs, embodying the coastal flavors of the Istrian peninsula. This Mediterranean-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs sea bream fillets, Istrian extra virgin olive oil, fresh rosemary 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: 10 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 4 sea bream fillets (6 oz each) and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 3 tbsp Istrian extra virgin olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 2 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Add the fillets skin-side down and cook for 4-5 minutes without moving until the skin is crisp and golden brown.
  4. Step 4: Flip the fillets and add 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary, and 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme to the pan; cook for another 3 minutes until the fish is opaque and flakes easily.
  5. Step 5: Remove the fillets from the pan, drizzle with 2 tbsp lemon juice and the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil, spooning some herb-garlic oil from the pan over the top before serving.

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