Description
Indulge in a flavorful dish of Luscious Lemon-Garlic Sea Bass with Creamed Spinach. Discover the perfect recipe for a delightful meal tonight.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb Chilean sea bass fillet (skin-on, if possible)
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp Creole seasoning
- 2 tbsp butter
- 12 oz fresh spinach leaves
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 3 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 3 tsp minced garlic
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 3 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the Sea Bass: Pat the sea bass dry with paper towels to ensure a good sear.
- Step 2: Season both sides of the fillets with sea salt, black pepper, and Creole seasoning.
- Step 3: Sear the Sea Bass: Preheat a cast-iron skillet or oven-safe frying pan over medium-high heat.
- Step 4: Add 2 tbsp of butter and let it melt until bubbling.
- Step 5: Place the sea bass fillets in the skillet, skin-side down if applicable, and cook for 3–4 minutes without moving, until a golden crust forms.
- Step 6: Flip the fish and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Step 7: Finish the Sea Bass in the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Step 8: Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 8–10 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fillet, until the fish is flaky and cooked through.
- Step 9: Make the Creamed Spinach: In a separate pan, melt 1 tbsp butter over medium heat.
- Step 10: Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Step 11: Stir in the spinach and cook until it wilts, about 2–3 minutes.
- Step 12: Pour in the heavy whipping cream, season with salt and pepper, and simmer for 2 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Step 13: Prepare the Lemon Parmesan Sauce: In a small saucepan, melt 3 tbsp butter over medium heat.
- Step 14: Whisk in the flour and cook for 1–2 minutes to form a roux.
- Step 15: Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Step 16: Gradually whisk in the chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring until smooth.
- Step 17: Stir in the Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, oregano, black pepper, and sea salt.
- Step 18: Zest and juice the lemon into the sauce and simmer for 3–4 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Step 19: Assemble and Serve: Place a portion of creamed spinach on each plate.
- Step 20: Top with the crusty sea bass fillet.
- Step 21: Drizzle generously with the lemon Parmesan sauce.
Notes
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Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg