Pan-Seared Sea Bream with Garlic, Capers, and Fresh Dill

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-26 · Updated 2026-06-26

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Delicate sea bream fillets pan-seared to crispy perfection, accented by bright garlic, tangy capers, and fresh dill for a light and flavorful Greek seafood dish. This Greek-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs sea bream fillets, extra virgin olive oil, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 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 280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 fillets (6 oz each) sea bream fillets
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
3, thinly sliced garlic cloves
2 tbsp, rinsed capers
2 tbsp chopped fresh dill
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
4, for serving lemon wedges

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat dry 4 sea bream fillets and season both sides with 1 tsp sea salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Heat 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Step 3: Place the fillets skin-side down in the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes without moving until the skin is crisp and golden.
Step 4: Carefully flip the fillets and add 3 thinly sliced garlic cloves and 2 tbsp rinsed capers to the pan. Sauté for 2 minutes until the garlic is fragrant and lightly golden.
Step 5: Remove the pan from heat and drizzle 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice over the fillets. Sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill evenly on top.
Step 6: Serve immediately with 4 lemon wedges to squeeze over the fish for a bright finish.