Pan-Seared Sea Bass with Lemon Butter Sauce

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Experience restaurant-quality flavors at home with this simple pan-seared sea bass with lemon butter sauce. Crispy skin and tender flesh paired with a tangy, buttery sauce make this dish irresistible.

📋 Ingredients:

4 sea bass fillets (about 6 oz each), skin on
Salt and black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
Juice of 1 lemon
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

🍳 Instructions:

Step 1: Prepare the Fish

Pat sea bass fillets dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.

Step 2: Sear the Fish

Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
Place fillets skin-side down and cook for 4-5 minutes until skin is crispy.
Flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes until cooked through. Remove from pan and keep warm.

Step 3: Make Lemon Butter Sauce

Reduce heat to medium, add butter and garlic to the skillet.
Sauté garlic for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add lemon juice and stir to combine.

Step 4: Serve

Pour lemon butter sauce over sea bass fillets.
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.

✅ Tips for Perfect Sea Bass:

Use a hot pan for crispy skin.
Don’t overcrowd the skillet to ensure even cooking.
Serve with steamed vegetables or rice.

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