Pan-Seared Sea Bass with Citrus-Ginger Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-03 · Updated 2026-07-03

Delicate pan-seared sea bass fillets served with a bright and zesty citrus-ginger sauce that balances sweetness and spice beautifully. This Asian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs sea bass fillets, skin on, salt, black pepper, freshly ground for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 270 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.

Ingredients

• 4 fillets (6 oz each) sea bass fillets, skin on
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/3 cup fresh orange juice
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 stalks green onions, thinly sliced
• 2 tbsp cilantro, chopped

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat dry 4 sea bass fillets (6 oz each) and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
2. Step 2: Place fillets skin-side down in the skillet and cook without moving for 4-5 minutes until the skin is crisp and golden brown. Flip carefully and cook an additional 2-3 minutes until fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork. Remove from heat and keep warm.
3. Step 3: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine 1/3 cup fresh orange juice, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger, 1 tbsp honey, and 1 tbsp soy sauce. Bring to a simmer and cook for 4-5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and becomes fragrant.
4. Step 4: Spoon the citrus-ginger sauce over the sea bass fillets. Garnish with 2 thinly sliced green onions and 2 tbsp chopped cilantro before serving.