Pan-Seared Sea Bream with Garlic, Oregano, and Lemon

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

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Sea bream fillets pan-seared to crispy perfection, flavored with garlic, fresh oregano, and a splash of bright lemon juice for a classic Greek seafood dish. This Greek-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs sea bream fillets, garlic cloves, fresh oregano leaves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 270 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 270 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 fillets (about 6 oz each) sea bream fillets
3, minced garlic cloves
1 tbsp, chopped fresh oregano leaves
4 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp, freshly squeezed lemon juice
for serving lemon wedges

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat dry 4 sea bream fillets (about 6 oz each) with paper towels and season both sides with 1 teaspoon sea salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
Step 2: Heat 4 tablespoons olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Step 3: Add 4 seasoned sea bream fillets skin-side down to the skillet and cook without moving for 4-5 minutes until skin is crispy and golden.
Step 4: Flip the fillets carefully and add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano leaves to the pan. Sauté garlic with the fish for another 2-3 minutes until the fish is opaque and flakes easily.
Step 5: Remove the pan from heat and drizzle 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice over the fillets.
Step 6: Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.