Pan-Seared Greek Sea Bass with Lemon and Dill

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-08 · Updated 2026-06-08

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Tender sea bass fillets pan-seared to a golden crust and finished with fresh lemon juice and fragrant dill for a classic Greek seafood dish. This Greek-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs sea bass fillets, olive oil, salt 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 Greek cuisine 280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 pieces, about 6 oz each sea bass fillets
3 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 tbsp, chopped fresh dill
2, minced garlic cloves

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat dry 4 sea bass fillets and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the fillets skin-side down and cook for 4-5 minutes without moving until the skin is crisp and golden.
Step 3: Carefully flip the fillets and add 2 minced garlic cloves to the pan. Cook for another 3-4 minutes until the fish is opaque and flakes easily.
Step 4: Remove from heat and drizzle 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice over the fillets, then sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill on top before serving immediately.