Pan-Seared Sea Bass with Soy-Ginger Glaze and Scallion Rice

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-29 · Updated 2026-06-29

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Delicate sea bass fillets pan-seared to golden perfection, glazed with a savory soy-ginger sauce, served over fluffy scallion-infused rice. This Asian Fusion-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs sea bass fillets, soy sauce, fresh ginger for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Asian Fusion cuisine 420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 fillets (6 oz each) sea bass fillets
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp, finely grated fresh ginger
2, minced garlic cloves
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp sesame oil
2 tbsp vegetable oil
2 cups, cooked white rice
4, thinly sliced scallions
1 tbsp lime juice

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Instructions

Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp brown sugar, and 1 tbsp sesame oil until sugar dissolves to create the glaze.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Step 3: Pat dry 4 sea bass fillets (6 oz each) and place skin-side down in the skillet. Cook for 4-5 minutes without moving until the skin is crispy and golden.
Step 4: Flip the fillets carefully and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until the fish is opaque and flakes easily.
Step 5: Pour the prepared soy-ginger glaze over the fillets in the last minute of cooking, spooning the sauce over the fish to coat and thicken slightly.
Step 6: Meanwhile, stir 4 thinly sliced scallions and 1 tbsp lime juice into 2 cups cooked white rice.
Step 7: Serve each glazed sea bass fillet on a bed of the scallion rice, spooning any extra glaze from the pan over the top.