Pan-Seared Sea Bass with Citrus and Herb Salsa Verde

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Delicate sea bass fillets pan-seared to a golden crust served with a zesty salsa verde made of fresh herbs and citrus. This Mediterranean-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs sea bass fillets, olive oil, lemon zest for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 4 sea bass fillets and season both sides with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add fillets skin-side down and cook for 4-5 minutes without moving until skin is crisp and golden.
  3. Step 3: Carefully flip fillets and cook for an additional 3 minutes until fish is opaque and flakes easily.
  4. Step 4: Meanwhile, combine 1 teaspoon lemon zest, 1 teaspoon orange zest, 1/4 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley, 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint, 2 tablespoons chopped capers, 1 minced garlic clove, and 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar in a small bowl to make the salsa verde.
  5. Step 5: Serve the seared sea bass topped generously with the citrus and herb salsa verde for a bright, fresh finish.

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