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Lemon-Garlic Sea Bass with Creamed Spinach

Lemon-Garlic Sea Bass with Creamed Spinach

Lemon-Garlic Sea Bass with Creamed Spinach is a vibrant, elegant dish that’s perfect for any occasion. This lemon-garlic sea bass recipe delivers fresh, nutritious flavors with minimal effort.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 400 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 sea bass fillets 6 oz/170g each
  • 4 tbsp 60ml olive oil, divided
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 lemon zest and juice, about 2 tbsp juice
  • 1 tsp 2g fresh thyme, chopped (or ½ tsp dried thyme)
  • 2 cups 60g fresh spinach
  • ½ cup 120ml heavy cream
  • ¼ cup 25g grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Pinch of nutmeg optional
  • Optional Garnish: Lemon slices fresh parsley

Instructions
 

Prepare the Sea Bass

  • I pat 4 sea bass fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt, black pepper, and 1 tsp chopped thyme. This preps the fish for a flavorful sear.

Make the Lemon-Garlic Sauce

  • In a small bowl, I mix 3 minced garlic cloves, zest of 1 lemon, and 2 tbsp lemon juice. This zesty sauce will infuse the fish with bright flavor.

Cook the Sea Bass

  • I heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. I add the fillets skin-side down and cook for 3–4 minutes until the skin is crispy. I flip carefully, pour the lemon-garlic sauce over the fish, and cook for 3–4 more minutes until the fish flakes easily with a fork. I remove the fish and keep it warm.

Prepare the Creamed Spinach

  • In the same skillet, I add 2 tbsp olive oil and 2 cups fresh spinach, cooking for 1–2 minutes until wilted. I stir in ½ cup heavy cream, ¼ cup Parmesan, a pinch of nutmeg (if using), and season with salt and pepper. I cook for 1 minute until thickened.

Serve

  • I plate a portion of creamed spinach, top with a sea bass fillet, and drizzle with any remaining lemon-garlic sauce from the skillet. I garnish with lemon slices or parsley for a polished look.

Notes

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