Pan-Seared Sea Bass with Herb Gremolata

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Fresh sea bass fillets pan-seared to a golden crust and topped with a bright gremolata featuring garlic, lemon zest, and parsley typical of regional Mediterranean herbs. This Mediterranean-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs sea bass fillets, olive oil, garlic cloves, minced 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 bass fillets and season both sides evenly with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering but not smoking.
  3. Step 3: Add the sea bass fillets skin-side down and cook without moving for 4-5 minutes until the skin is crisp and golden brown.
  4. Step 4: Carefully flip the fillets and cook the other side for 2-3 minutes until the fish is opaque and flakes easily.
  5. Step 5: While the fish cooks, combine 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 tsp lemon zest, 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, and 2 tbsp olive oil in a small bowl to form the gremolata.
  6. Step 6: Serve each fillet topped with a generous spoonful of the herb gremolata for a fresh, vibrant finish.

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