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How to Make Pan-Fried Sea Bass

Our pan-fried sea bass recipe shows you how to make a flavorful main dish with tender fish alongside creamy mashed potatoes.
  • cook TIME 20 mins
  • prep TIME 10 mins
  • total TIME 30 mins
Course: Main CourseCuisine: Global
Keyword: how to make pan-fried sea bass, pan-fried sea bass, pan-fried sea bass recipe, sea bass pan fry
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 502 kcal

Ingredients (14)

  • 26 oz skin-on boneless sea bass fillets
  • 6 oz cherry tomatoes whole
  • 4 oz frozen peas
  • 24 oz potatoes cut in wedges
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 tbsp olive oil divided
  • 2 tbsp parsley
  • 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1/2 tsp salt divided

INSTRUCTIONS

Prep

1

Sea bass:

- Check for pin bones by laying the fillets on a flat surface and running your fingers down lengthwise. If there are pin bones, you should feel their tips.

- Use tweezers and press gently on the fillet to see the pin bones and take them out.

- Score the skin diagonally three or four times.

2

Potatoes:

- Wash the potatoes under running cold water to remove any dirt, and pay close attention to the eyes. Rinse multiple times if needed.

- Peel using a potato peeler. Start from the end nearer to you and peel away in one motion. Rotate the potato as you work around it. Remove the potato eyes for presentation.

- Cut the potatoes into small wedges.

3

Green peas: Put the frozen peas into a sieve and run them over cold water until defrosted. Cold water defrosts the peas without cooking them.

4

Cherry tomatoes: Wash cherry tomatoes under cold running water and scrub gently with your hands.

5

Parsley: Wash carefully under running water and bunch into a small mound on a cutting board. Chop finely with a knife.

Cook

1

Transfer 24 oz potatoes to a microwave-safe dish and cook for 10 minutes

2

Meanwhile, rub 26 oz sea bass fillets with the seasoning: 1/2 tsp pepper, 1/2 tbsp lemon juice, 1/4 salt, 1/2 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp Cajun seasoning, and 1 tbsp olive oil.

3

Place a pan on medium heat until very hot and add 1 tbsp olive oil. Sear the fish skin-side down for 5 minutes. Flip the fish and cook on the other side for another 3 minutes.

4

Sauté 6 oz cherry tomatoes in the same pan for an additional 2 minutes.

5

Take the potatoes out of the microwave. Bring the mixture of potatoes, 2 tbsp heavy cream, 2 tbsp unsalted butter, 1 cup of milk, and 1/4 tsp salt to a boil. Lower the heat and cook for 5 more minutes.

6

Mash the potato mixture.

7

Start plating with mashed potatoes, sea bass, cherry tomatoes, and 4 oz defrosted frozen peas.

8

Sprinkle with parsley and enjoy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 502 kcal | Fat 22 g | Saturated Fat 9 g | Trans Fat 0 g | Polyunsaturated Fat 3 g | Monounsaturated Fat 9 g | Cholesterol 178 mg | Sodium 550 mg | Potassium 1423 mg | Carbohydrate 36 g | Fiber 6 g | Sugar 8 g | Protein 40 g | Vitamin A 1363 IU | Vitamin C 34 mg | Calcium 140 mg | Iron 3 mg