Pan-Seared Sea Bream with Tomato-Caper Relish

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Fresh sea bream fillets pan-seared to crispy skin perfection, topped with a tangy tomato and caper relish that bursts with Mediterranean flavors. This Greek-inspired seafood recipe (mediterranean), ready in about 20 minutes, pairs sea bream fillets, skin on, olive oil, cherry tomatoes, quartered for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 4 sea bream fillets (6 oz each) with paper towels and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Place fillets skin-side down and cook for 4-5 minutes without moving until the skin is crisp and golden brown.
  3. Step 3: Flip the fillets carefully and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the fish is opaque and flakes easily.
  4. Step 4: While the fish cooks, combine 1 cup quartered cherry tomatoes, 2 tbsp rinsed capers, 1/4 cup finely diced red onion, 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice, and 1 tbsp olive oil in a bowl. Stir gently to combine.
  5. Step 5: Plate the sea bream fillets skin-side up and spoon the tomato-caper relish on top immediately for a fresh, vibrant finish.

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