Sea Bass with Basil Sauce
Elevate your next seafood dinner with this vibrant and flavorful Sea Bass with Basil Sauce recipe. Perfectly pan-seared sea bass fillets, seasoned with a simple blend of salt and black pepper, are brought to life with a silky, homemade basil sauce made from fresh basil leaves, garlic, lemon juice, and a touch of cream. This elegant dish takes just 30 minutes from start to finish, making it an ideal choice for both weeknight dinners and special occasions. The crispy golden skin and tender, flaky fish are perfectly complemented by the aromatic and tangy basil sauce, which adds a refreshing burst of flavor to every bite. Serve with roasted vegetables or a light rice pilaf for a complete, restaurant-quality meal at home. Whether you're a seafood enthusiast or trying something new, this sea bass recipe is sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Sea bass fillets
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 cup Fresh basil leaves
- 2 pieces Garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 0.25 cup Heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons Water
Instructions
Season the sea bass fillets on both sides with salt and black pepper. Set aside.
In a blender or food processor, combine fresh basil leaves, garlic cloves, lemon juice, heavy cream, water, and 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Blend until smooth to create the basil sauce. Set aside.
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
Place the sea bass fillets in the hot skillet, skin-side down if the skin is still on, and cook for 3-4 minutes or until the skin is golden and crispy.
Flip the fillets carefully and cook the other side for another 3-4 minutes until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
Reduce the heat to low and pour the basil sauce into the skillet. Let it gently simmer for 1-2 minutes, spooning the sauce over the fish to coat it evenly.
Plate the fillets and drizzle additional basil sauce on top. Serve immediately with your choice of sides, such as roasted vegetables or rice, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
899 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 60.2 g | 77% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.9 g | 55% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 192 mg | 64% | |
| Sodium | 2636 mg | 115% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 5.4 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.2 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.8 g | ||
| Protein | 81.7 g | 163% | |
| Vitamin D | 32.0 mcg | 160% | |
| Calcium | 85 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 3.3 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 1654 mg | 35% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
