30-Minute Pan-Seared Sea Bass with Prosecco Butter Sauce
30-Minute Pan-Seared Sea Bass with Prosecco Butter Sauce is a quick yet elegant dish that delivers a taste of the Mediterranean right to your table. Featuring perfectly seared sea bass fillets paired with a luxurious, buttery Prosecco sauce, this recipe transforms any dinner into a gourmet experience. Ready in just half an hour, it’s perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a special night in without the fuss.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
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- 2 sea bass fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ½ cup dry Prosecco
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat a skillet over medium-high heat. Pat the sea bass fillets dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Add olive oil to the hot skillet. Place the fillets skin-side down (if applicable) and sear for about 4 minutes until golden brown.
- Flip the fillets carefully and cook for another 3 minutes until opaque and flaky. Remove from pan and keep warm.
- In the same skillet, pour in Prosecco and simmer for about 2 minutes until slightly reduced. Whisk in butter, one piece at a time, until creamy.
- Return the sea bass to the pan briefly to coat with sauce. Plate the fish, drizzle with sauce, and garnish with parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sea bass fillet (170g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, include minced garlic or lemon zest in the sauce. - Substitute sea bass with other firm white fish like cod or snapper if desired. - Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days.