Pan-seared sea bass filets on a bed of roasted vegetables, drizzled with lemon juice and olive oil.

Pan-Seared Sea Bass with Lemon and Herb Roasted Vegetables

Name: Pan-Seared Sea Bass with Lemon and Herb Roasted Vegetables
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: sea bass filet, skin on, 2 None; butternut squash, 1 small peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces; carrot, 2 peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces; parsnip, 1 peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces; onion, 1 chopped; garlic, 2 cloves minced; olive oil, 2 tablespoons None; dried oregano, 1 teaspoon None; dried thyme, 1/2 teaspoon None; lemon, 1/2 sliced; salt, to taste None; pepper, to taste None; fresh parsley, for serving chopped

Category Main Course

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 25 minutes

Style Greek

Technique Roasting

Diet Friendly Paleo

Daily Recipe: January 10, 2023

This recipe for Pan-Seared Sea Bass with Lemon and Herb Roasted Vegetables is inspired by Greek cuisine, featuring fresh and seasonal ingredients like sea bass, lemon, and a variety of root vegetables. It's a main course that's both hearty and healthy, perfect for a chilly day in New York City!

Ingredients (for 2)

Sea bass filet, skin on - 2
Butternut squash - 1 small - peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces
Carrot - 2 - peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces
Parsnip - 1 - peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces
Onion - 1 - chopped
Garlic - 2 cloves - minced
Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
Dried oregano - 1 teaspoon
Dried thyme - 1/2 teaspoon
Lemon - 1/2 - sliced
Salt - to taste
Pepper - to taste
Fresh parsley - for serving - chopped

Preparation

Step 1 - 🌡️🔥💨

Preheat the oven to 425°F (218°C).
Step 2 - 🍲🔪🥕

In a large bowl, toss together the chopped butternut squash, carrots, parsnip, and onion with olive oil, oregano, thyme, garlic, salt, and pepper.
Step 3 - 🥦🍠🔥

Spread the vegetables in a single layer on a sheet pan and roast for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender and lightly browned.
Step 4 - 🐟🍽️🔪

Season the sea bass filets generously with salt and pepper. Add the fish, skin side down, to the hot pan and cook for 3-4 minutes until the skin is crispy and golden. Flip the fillets and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until the fish is cooked through and opaque.
Step 5 - 🍽️🍋🥬

Arrange the roasted vegetables on a platter and place the sea bass filets on top. Squeeze the lemon over the fish and vegetables, drizzle the remaining olive oil over the top, and sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley. Serve hot.

Additional

Feel free to substitute any root vegetables that you like, such as sweet potatoes, beets, turnips, or rutabagas. For a dairy-free version, omit the butter and drizzle with additional olive oil instead.