Pan-Seared Sea Bass with Saffron and Almond Romesco Sauce

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Tender sea bass fillets pan-seared to golden perfection, served with a nutty and vibrant saffron-infused almond romesco sauce that highlights Mediterranean flavors. This Spanish-inspired seafood recipe (mediterranean), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs sea bass fillets, olive oil, smoked paprika 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: 15 min Serves 4 Spanish cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season 4 sea bass fillets with 1/2 tsp smoked paprika and salt to taste. Place the fillets skin-side down and cook for 4-5 minutes until the skin is crisp and golden, then flip and cook for another 2 minutes until the fish is opaque and flakes easily. Remove and keep warm.
  2. Step 2: In a blender, combine 2 minced garlic cloves, 2 peeled roasted red bell peppers, 1/3 cup toasted almonds, 1 tbsp tomato paste, 1 tbsp sherry vinegar, 2 tbsp saffron-infused water (using 1/4 tsp saffron threads steeped), 1/4 cup water, and 1/4 tsp smoked sea salt. Blend until smooth to form the romesco sauce.
  3. Step 3: Heat the remaining 2 tbsp olive oil in a small saucepan over low heat, then stir in the romesco sauce and warm gently for 3-4 minutes until fragrant and slightly thickened.
  4. Step 4: Spoon the saffron almond romesco sauce over the sea bass fillets and serve immediately with your choice of sides.

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