Roasted Black Sea Sea Bass with Lemon and Dill

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A simple yet elegant roasted sea bass inspired by the fresh fish from the Black Sea surrounding Crimea, accented with bright lemon and fragrant dill. This Mediterranean-inspired no-cook recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs whole sea bass, cleaned and scaled, extra virgin olive oil, fresh dill, chopped 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: 25 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Pat the 1.5 lbs whole sea bass dry with paper towels and place it on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  2. Step 2: Rub the fish inside and out with 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, then season generously with 1 tsp sea salt and 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper, ensuring even coating.
  3. Step 3: Stuff the cavity of the sea bass with 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill, 3 thinly sliced garlic cloves, and half of the 1 sliced lemon. Lay the remaining lemon slices on top of the fish.
  4. Step 4: Roast the sea bass in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, until the flesh flakes easily with a fork and the skin is slightly crisp.
  5. Step 5: Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving with a drizzle of any pan juices and a sprinkle of fresh dill.

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