Lemon Garlic Baked Sea Bass
When you're too tired to cook but want a healthy, restaurant-quality seafood dinner.
After a long day, the last thing you want is a complicated multi-step recipe that leaves your kitchen a disaster. This lemon garlic sea bass is designed for those exact moments; it requires minimal prep and relies on the oven to do the heavy lifting. The combination of flaky fish, aromatic garlic, and a hit of citrus creates a sophisticated flavor profile without the stress of standing over a hot stove. You'll love how the butter melts into the fish, creating a silky texture that pairs perfectly with a simple side of greens or rice. It’s elegant enough for a date night but fast enough for a desperate weeknight win. Just pop it in the oven and relax for fifteen minutes while the magic happens.
Ingredients
- 2 unit Sea Bass fillets
- 3 unit garlic cloves — minced
- 0.5 cup butter — melted
- 1 unit lemon — thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley — chopped
- 0.5 tsp salt — to taste
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
Method
- 1 Preheat your oven to 400°F and lightly grease a small baking dish or line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
- 2 In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
- 3 Place the sea bass fillets in the baking dish. Brush them generously with the butter mixture.
- 4 Top each fillet with 2-3 lemon slices and a sprinkle of fresh parsley.
- 5 Bake in the oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
- 6 Let rest for 2 minutes before serving.
Variations
- Faster Prep — Use a pre-minced garlic jar and bottled lemon juice if you don't have fresh citrus on hand.
- Spice it Up — Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the butter mixture for a subtle kick of heat.
Notes
If you can't find sea bass, any white fish like cod or tilapia works beautifully with this same seasoning.
Equipment that helps
- Baking Dish — Allows even heat distribution so the fish cooks evenly without sticking.
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