Pan-Seared Sea Bream with Herb and Lemon Butter

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-12 · Updated 2026-05-12

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Fresh sea bream fillets pan-seared to golden perfection and finished with a bright herb and lemon butter sauce. This Greek-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs sea bream fillets, kosher salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 260 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 260 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 fillets (about 6 oz each) sea bream fillets
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
3 tbsp unsalted butter
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
1 tbsp chopped fresh dill
1 clove, finely minced garlic clove

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat dry 4 sea bream fillets (about 6 oz each) and season both sides with 1 tsp kosher salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Heat 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place the fillets skin-side down and cook for 4-5 minutes until the skin is crisp and golden.
Step 3: Flip the fillets carefully and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
Step 4: Reduce heat to low and add 3 tbsp unsalted butter, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1 clove finely minced garlic, 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, and 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill. Spoon the melted herb butter over the fish for 1 minute to infuse flavor before serving.