Pan-Seared Sea Bass with Pea Purée and Crispy Bacon

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-08 · Updated 2026-05-08

A light British-inspired seafood dish featuring pan-seared sea bass fillets served over a vibrant pea purée and topped with smoky crispy bacon. This British-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs sea bass fillets, frozen peas, unsalted butter 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.

Ingredients

• 4 pieces (6 oz each), skin on sea bass fillets
• 2 cups frozen peas
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 small, finely chopped shallot
• 1/2 cup vegetable stock
• 4, cut into small pieces bacon slices
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small saucepan, melt 1 tbsp unsalted butter over medium heat. Add 1 finely chopped shallot and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened but not browned.
2. Step 2: Add 2 cups frozen peas and 1/2 cup vegetable stock to the saucepan. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes until peas are tender.
3. Step 3: Transfer peas and shallots to a blender, add 1 tbsp lemon juice and 1 tbsp unsalted butter, and blend until smooth. Season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Keep warm.
4. Step 4: Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and add 4 bacon slices cut into small pieces. Cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crispy. Remove bacon pieces with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
5. Step 5: Pat dry 4 sea bass fillets and season both sides with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
6. Step 6: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in the same skillet over medium-high heat. Place sea bass fillets skin-side down and cook without moving for 4-5 minutes until skin is crisp and golden.
7. Step 7: Flip fillets carefully and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the flesh is opaque and flakes easily.
8. Step 8: To serve, spread a generous spoonful of pea purée on each plate, place a sea bass fillet on top, and sprinkle with crispy bacon pieces.