Pan-Fried Sea Bass with Lemon Garlic Herb Sauce

This pan-fried sea bass with a bright lemon garlic herb sauce is an elegant yet simple dish that brings out the natural flavour of the fish. Crispy, golden skin and tender, flaky flesh pair beautifully with a zesty and aromatic sauce. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal or an impressive dinner, it’s a dish that delivers both flavour and style with minimal effort.

Ingredients:

• 2 sea bass fillets
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• Lemon slices for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

Prepare the Sea Bass:

• Pat the sea bass fillets dry with a paper towel and season both sides with salt and pepper.

Cook the Sea Bass:

• Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, add the sea bass fillets skin-side down.
• Cook for about 4-5 minutes without moving, until the skin is crispy and golden brown. Flip and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through. Transfer the fillets to a plate.

Make the Lemon Garlic Herb Sauce:

• Lower the heat to medium and add the butter to the skillet. Once melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds, until fragrant.
• Stir in the lemon juice and chopped parsley, scraping up any bits from the bottom of the pan. Cook for another minute or so until the sauce thickens slightly.

Serve:

• Pour the lemon garlic herb sauce over the sea bass fillets. Garnish with lemon slices, if desired, and serve immediately.