Lemon-Garlic Sea Bass with Creamed Spinach
Lemon-Garlic Sea Bass with Creamed Spinach is a vibrant seafood dish that balances zesty, aromatic flavors with creamy textures. This recipe features tender sea bass fillets infused with fresh lemon and minced garlic, perfectly complemented by a rich, creamy spinach side. Ideal for both weeknight dinners and special occasions, this dish is not only easy to prepare but also delivers impressive flavors that will delight your guests. Serve it alongside crusty bread or a refreshing salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 sea bass fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 10 oz fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat the sea bass fillets dry and season with salt and pepper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine minced garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, and melted butter. Set aside.
- Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the sea bass fillets for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Spoon the lemon-garlic mixture over the fish.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for about 8-10 minutes until cooked through.
- In another skillet, melt butter over medium heat, add onion and garlic, cooking until softened. Stir in spinach until wilted, then mix in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until thickened.
- To serve, plate creamed spinach topped with the sea bass and garnish with fresh parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sea bass fillet with creamed spinach (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg