Pan-Seared Sea Bass with Olive and Tomato Tapenade

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Crisp-skinned sea bass fillets topped with a vibrant olive and tomato tapenade that captures the essence of the Mediterranean coast. This Greek-inspired seafood recipe (mediterranean), ready in about 20 minutes, pairs sea bass fillets, skin on, olive oil, salt for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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 350 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 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Step 2: Place fillets skin-side down in the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes without moving until skin is crisp and golden. Flip and cook for 2-3 minutes until fish is opaque and flakes easily.
  3. Step 3: Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup chopped kalamata olives, 1/3 cup finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes, 2 tbsp rinsed capers, 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, 1 tsp lemon zest, and 1 tbsp lemon juice. Stir well to create tapenade.
  4. Step 4: Remove fish from heat and spoon olive and tomato tapenade evenly over each fillet.
  5. Step 5: Drizzle remaining 1 tbsp olive oil over the plated fish and serve immediately with a side of steamed vegetables or rice.

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