Sea Bass with Citrus and Soy
Elevate your weeknight dinner with this vibrant and flavorful Sea Bass with Citrus and Soy recipe. Perfectly pan-seared sea bass fillets are bathed in a tangy, sweet, and savory sauce made from freshly squeezed orange and lemon juice, rich soy sauce, golden honey, and a hint of ginger and garlic. The result is a perfectly balanced dish that highlights tender, flaky fish with a crispy exterior. Finished with a touch of sesame oil and optional garnishes like green onions and sesame seeds, this quick and elegant meal is ready in under 30 minutes. Serve it alongside steamed rice or a crisp salad for an unforgettable dining experience at home. Whether you're a seafood connoisseur or just looking to try something new, this dish will impress both your palate and your guests.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces sea bass fillets
- 1 orange
- 1 lemon
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon ginger, freshly grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 green onions, sliced (optional for garnish)
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional for garnish)
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Pat the sea bass fillets dry with a paper towel. Season both sides with salt and black pepper, then set them aside.
Zest the orange and lemon, then juice both fruits into a small bowl. Add the soy sauce, honey, grated ginger, and minced garlic to the citrus juice. Whisk until combined.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the sea bass fillets, skin side down if applicable. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the bottom is golden and crispy.
Flip the fillets gently and lower the heat to medium. Cook for another 3-4 minutes until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. Remove the fillets from the skillet and set them aside on a plate.
In the same skillet, reduce the heat to low and add the citrus-soy mixture. Stir in the sesame oil and cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
Return the sea bass fillets to the skillet and spoon the sauce over them, ensuring they are evenly coated. Cook for an additional 1 minute to warm everything through.
Plate the sea bass fillets, drizzle them with extra sauce, and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds if desired. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
286 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 13.2 g | 17% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.2 g | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 50 mg | 17% | |
| Sodium | 736 mg | 32% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 16.3 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.8 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.6 g | ||
| Protein | 25.6 g | 51% | |
| Vitamin D | 10.0 mcg | 50% | |
| Calcium | 50 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 516 mg | 11% | |
*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.
