Whole30 Filet de Bar with Lemon Herb Sauce
Elevate your Whole30 dining experience with this elegant Filet de Bar with Lemon Herb Sauce, a light yet flavorful dish that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Featuring tender, pan-seared sea bass fillets with irresistibly crispy skin, this recipe is paired with a zesty sauce made from fresh lemon, garlic, parsley, dill, and a touch of capers for a briny kick. The combination of wholesome ingredients and vibrant flavors ensures this dish is both nutritious and satisfying, aligning perfectly with Whole30 guidelines. Ready in just 30 minutes, this seafood delight is best served immediately, allowing the bright, herb-infused sauce to beautifully complement the delicate, flaky fish.
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Ingredients
- 4 pieces sea bass fillets
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 whole lemon
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoons red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon capers
Directions
Step 1
1. Pat the sea bass fillets dry with paper towels to ensure a crisp skin when cooking.
Step 2
2. Season both sides of the fillets with sea salt and black pepper.
Step 3
3. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Step 4
4. Once the oil is hot, place the fillets, skin-side down, in the skillet and cook for about 4-5 minutes or until the skin is crispy and golden brown.
Step 5
5. Carefully flip the fillets and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
Step 6
6. While the fish is cooking, zest and juice both lemons, keeping the zest and juice separate.
Step 7
7. Finely chop the parsley and dill, and mince the garlic cloves.
Step 8
8. In a small saucepan, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat.
Step 9
9. Add the minced garlic to the saucepan and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 10
10. Stir in the lemon zest, lemon juice, parsley, dill, red pepper flakes, and capers. Allow the sauce to simmer for 2-3 minutes to blend the flavors.
Step 11
11. Once the fish is cooked, remove from the skillet and transfer to serving plates.
Step 12
12. Spoon the lemon herb sauce over each fillet, and garnish with additional fresh herbs if desired.
Step 13
13. Serve immediately and enjoy your Whole30-friendly meal.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (593.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 913.7 |
| Total Fat 60.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 10.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g | |
| Cholesterol 192mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2808.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 15.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 3.2g | |
| Protein 83.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 1280IU | 0% |
| Calcium 111.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 4.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1836.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories