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15 Minute Pan Seared Sea Bass

Sea bass fillets dusted with flour and seared in 1 tbsp of oil for a golden crust and a tender, flaky middle. Ready in 15 minutes with 5 ingredients.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb sea bass fillets about 2 fillets, 1 inch thick
  • ¾ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour for a light coating
  • 1 tbsp cooking oil

Method
 

  1. Lay the sea bass on a plate lined with paper towels. Pat the tops dry with more paper towels.
  2. Season both sides of the fish with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Right before the fish goes into the pan, coat each fillet lightly with flour and shake off the extra.
  5. Place the fillets in the pan and sear without moving them for 4 minutes. Flip and sear the other side for 4 minutes without moving.
  6. Check that the fish is done: 145°F in the thickest part, or it flakes easily with a fork.
  7. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Thinner fillets cook faster. If yours are under 1 inch thick, start checking after 3 minutes on the second side.