Pan-Seared Sea Bass with Aperol-Orange Glaze

Name: Pan-Seared Sea Bass with Aperol-Orange Glaze
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 18 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 12 oz Sea bass fillets; 2 tbsp Olive oil; 1/4 cup Aperol; 2 tbsp Fresh orange juice; 1 tsp Thyme leaves; 1 tsp Lemon zest

Delicate sea bass fillets with a tangy-sweet glaze highlighting Aperol's citrus notes, finished with a hint of fresh thyme.

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Category: Seafood

Prep: 10 minutes. Cook: 8 minutes.

Serves 2.

Ingredients

12 oz Sea bass fillets
2 tbsp Olive oil
1/4 cup Aperol
2 tbsp Fresh orange juice
1 tsp Thyme leaves
1 tsp Lemon zest

Instructions

Step 1: Pat sea bass fillets dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, then add fillets skin-side down and sear for 4 minutes until golden.
Step 3: Flip fillets and pour 1/4 cup Aperol and 2 tbsp fresh orange juice into the skillet, then add 1 tsp lemon zest and 1 tsp thyme leaves.
Step 4: Simmer for 2 minutes, basting occasionally until the glaze reduces slightly and coats the fish, then transfer to a plate.