Roasted Sea Bass with Green Beans and Lemon Herb Butter
Prep
15 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This elegant sea bass dish is one of my go to weeknight dinners because it comes together in just 40 minutes from start to table. The delicate flaky fish pairs beautifully with crisp green beans and a bright lemon herb butter that makes everything taste restaurant quality. Sea bass is packed with omega 3 fatty acids, which are wonderful for heart health, and the whole meal feels indulgent without being complicated. With just a handful of fresh ingredients and minimal prep work, you'll have an impressive dinner that tastes like you spent way more time in the kitchen than you actually did.
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Ingredients
- 4sea bass fillets(6 oz each, skin-on)
- ½ kgfresh green beans(trimmed)
- 4 tablespoonsunsalted butter(divided)
- 3 tablespoonsfresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoonsfresh parsley(finely chopped)
- 1 tablespoonfresh thyme(finely chopped)
- 4garlic cloves(minced)
- 3 tablespoonsextra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoonsea salt
- ½ teaspoonblack pepper(freshly ground)
- 1 teaspoonlemon zest
- ½ teaspoongarlic salt
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
Tip: Having your oven preheated ensures even cooking of the delicate fish fillets.
- 2
Pat the sea bass fillets dry with paper towels and arrange skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and season with sea salt and black pepper.
Tip: Drying the fish prevents sticking and helps achieve a crispy skin.
- 3
In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of softened butter with minced garlic, fresh parsley, thyme, and lemon zest to create an herb butter mixture.
Tip: Prepare this mixture while the oven is heating for efficient prep time.
- 4
Toss the trimmed green beans with the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil, minced garlic, garlic salt, and a pinch of black pepper. Spread them on a separate section of the baking sheet.
Tip: Keeping the vegetables separate from the fish prevents them from becoming too moist.
- 5
Roast both the sea bass and green beans in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork and the green beans are tender-crisp.
Tip: Don't overcook the fish—it continues to cook slightly after removing from the oven.
- 6
Remove from the oven and immediately top each sea bass fillet with a spoonful of the herb butter mixture, allowing it to melt over the warm fish.
Tip: The residual heat will melt the butter beautifully and infuse the fish with flavor.
- 7
Finish with fresh lemon juice squeezed over the entire dish and serve immediately while hot.
Tip: The fresh lemon juice brightens all the flavors and adds a final touch of acidity.
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