Description
Lemon-Garlic Sea Bass with Creamed Spinach is a delightful dish that combines tender sea bass with a rich, creamy spinach side. Bursting with zesty lemon and aromatic garlic, this recipe delivers an impressive dining experience perfect for both special occasions and cozy family dinners. The vibrant colors and flavors make it a feast for the senses, while its quick preparation time ensures you can enjoy this gourmet meal without spending hours in the kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 sea bass fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- 10 oz fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (or nut cheese alternative)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Season sea bass fillets with salt and pepper.
- In a small bowl, mix minced garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, and melted butter.
- Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the sea bass fillets for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown. Spoon the lemon-garlic mixture over the fish.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 8-10 minutes until the fish flakes easily.
- For creamed spinach: In another skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion and garlic until softened. Add spinach until wilted, then stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and nutmeg; cook until slightly thickened.
- Serve creamed spinach on plates topped with sea bass and garnish with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 90mg