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This elegant sea bass recipe delivers a crispy golden crust with a luscious lemon-butter sauce that’s perfect for impressing dinner guests — or treating yourself to a gourmet night in.

🛒 Ingredients (Servings: 2)

• 2 sea bass fillets (6–8 oz each), skin-on
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 2 tablespoons white wine or chicken stock
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• Lemon slices, for garnish

🍳 Instructions:

1️⃣ Season the Fish:
🧂 Pat the sea bass fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper.

2️⃣ Sear the Sea Bass:
🔥 Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Place fillets skin-side down and press gently to keep flat. Sear for 3–4 minutes until skin is crispy. Flip and cook another 2–3 minutes until just cooked through. Transfer to a plate.

3️⃣ Make the Lemon-Butter Sauce:
🍋 In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Add butter and let it melt. Stir in garlic, cooking for 30 seconds. Add lemon juice and wine (or stock), scraping up any browned bits. Simmer for 1–2 minutes until slightly thickened.

4️⃣ Finish and Serve:
🌿 Spoon the lemon-butter sauce over the fillets. Sprinkle with parsley and garnish with lemon slices. Serve immediately.

📦 Amazon Must-Haves to Help You Create the Best Pan-Seared Sea Bass

• 🎣 Fish Spatula – Ideal for flipping delicate fillets without breaking them.
• 🍳 Nonstick Frying Pan – Ensures perfect sear without sticking.
• 🧂 Sea Salt Flakes – Adds a crisp, finishing touch.
• 🍷 Small Saucepan – Great for preparing quick pan sauces.
• 🍋 Citrus Reamer – Makes fresh lemon juice a breeze.
• 🌿 Herb Scissors – Chop parsley like a pro.

💡 Helpful Tip:

To get the crispiest skin, don’t move the fish once it’s placed skin-side down — let it naturally release from the pan when it’s ready to flip.