Luscious Lemon-Garlic Sea Bass with Creamed Spinach
Indulge in the comfort of Luscious Lemon-Garlic Sea Bass with Creamed Spinach, a dish that combines buttery sea bass with a rich, creamy spinach side. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, offering an elegant presentation and delightful flavors that everyone will love. The zesty lemon and savory garlic enhance the tender fish while the creamy spinach adds heartiness to each bite. Whether you’re a novice cook or a seasoned chef, this dish is sure to impress.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking/Frying
- Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Chilean sea bass fillet
- 12 oz fresh spinach leaves
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp Creole seasoning
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 3 tsp minced garlic
- 3 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
Instructions
- Pat dry the sea bass fillets and season with salt, pepper, and Creole seasoning.
- Sear in a hot skillet with melted butter until golden brown on both sides (3–4 minutes per side), then transfer to a preheated oven at 400°F for an additional 8–10 minutes.
- For the creamed spinach, sauté minced garlic in butter, add spinach until wilted, then stir in heavy cream and season.
- Prepare the lemon Parmesan sauce by whisking butter and flour to create a roux, adding chicken broth and cream until smooth, then incorporating grated Parmesan, spices, lemon zest, and juice.
- Serve the seared sea bass atop creamed spinach drizzled generously with the lemon sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg