Description
Parmesan-Crusted Sea Bass is a flavorful and elegant dish featuring crispy, golden Parmesan crust paired with tender, flaky sea bass. It’s a simple yet indulgent recipe that’s perfect for special occasions or weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
- 4 sea bass fillets (about 6 oz each), skinless and boneless
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter (optional, for extra richness)
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Pat the sea bass fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- In a shallow dish, combine grated Parmesan cheese, panko breadcrumbs, chopped parsley (if using), and lemon zest. Mix well.
- Dip each fillet into the beaten egg, then press it into the Parmesan-breadcrumb mixture to coat evenly.
- Heat the olive oil and butter (if using) in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully add the fillets and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, until golden and crispy. The internal temperature should reach 145°F (63°C).
- If desired, finish cooking in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 4-5 minutes after searing to ensure a thicker crust.
- Remove the fillets from the skillet and let rest for a minute. Serve with lemon wedges and garnish with extra parsley if desired.
- Serve with roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, green salad, or rice.
Notes
- This recipe works well with other mild fish like cod, haddock, or tilapia.
- For extra richness, drizzle with a lemon butter sauce.
- If you prefer a spicier crust, add cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes to the mixture.
- To make it gluten-free, use gluten-free breadcrumbs or almond flour instead of panko.
- You can also bake the fillets at 375°F (190°C) for 12-15 minutes if you prefer not to pan-sear.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, Oven
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
