Pan-Seared Sea Bream with Capers and Dill

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Whole sea bream pan-seared to crispy perfection, served with a bright sauce of capers, lemon, and fresh dill for a fresh Mediterranean touch. This Greek-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs whole sea bream, sea salt, freshly ground black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 2, 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 2 Greek cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 2 whole cleaned sea bream (about 1 lb each) with paper towels. Season inside and out with 1 1/2 tsp sea salt and 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the fish and cook for 5-6 minutes on the first side without moving until skin is crisp and golden.
  3. Step 3: Carefully flip the fish and add 3 thinly sliced garlic cloves to the pan. Cook for another 4-5 minutes until fish is cooked through and opaque.
  4. Step 4: Remove fish to serving plates. In the same pan, add 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice and 2 tbsp drained capers to the drippings, stirring and scraping up browned bits for 1 minute until sauce slightly reduces.
  5. Step 5: Pour the sauce over the fish and sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill on top. Serve immediately with lemon wedges.

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