Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Luscious Lemon-Garlic Sea Bass with Creamed Spinach, a gourmet dish that effortlessly transforms any meal into a special occasion. The flaky, buttery sea bass is perfectly complemented by the rich and creamy spinach infused with garlic, creating a harmonious blend of textures and tastes. Whether you’re hosting friends or enjoying a quiet dinner at home, this dish is sure to impress. With a preparation time of just 35 minutes, you can serve up restaurant-quality fare in no time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Chilean sea bass fillet
- 12 oz fresh spinach leaves
- 3 tbsp butter (for sauce)
- 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 3 tsp minced garlic
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 3 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Pat the sea bass dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, and Creole seasoning.
- Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat with butter, then sear the fish for 3–4 minutes per side until golden.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F for an additional 8–10 minutes until cooked through.
- For the creamed spinach, sauté garlic in butter, add spinach until wilted, then stir in heavy cream and season to taste.
- Prepare the lemon Parmesan sauce by making a roux with butter and flour, adding garlic, broth, cream, cheese, and lemon zest/juice; simmer until thickened.
- Serve creamed spinach topped with sea bass and drizzled with sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking/Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (170g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 43g
- Cholesterol: 125mg