Mediterranean

Crispy Parmesan Black Sea Bass Recipe (Ready in 20 Minutes)

A crispy parmesan-panko crust and a cast iron sear-to-oven method means this Crispy Black Sea Bass Recipe is golden on the outside, perfectly flaky inside, and done in 20 minutes. No guesswork, no dry fish, and only one pan to clean.

  • Prep10 min
  • Cook10 min
  • Total20 min
  • Makes2 servings
  • Calories519
Crispy Parmesan Black Sea Bass Recipe (Ready in 20 Minutes)

Method

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.

  2. 2

    Pat each filet dry with a paper towel.

  3. 3

    In a shallow bowl mix the panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, parsley, thyme, paprika, salt and pepper and stir until combined. Set aside.

  4. 4

    Pour the 1/4 cup olive oil into another shallow bowl.

  5. 5

    Dredge the black sea bass in the olive oil and then into the dry ingredients making sure both sides are coated. Place on a clean plate.

  6. 6

    Heat a cast iron skillet or a regular skillet over medium heat, warm the oil until a few water droplets sizzle when carefully sprinkled in the skillet.

  7. 7

    Sear the sea bass, skin side up, until it is well browned and easily releases from pan, about 3- 4 minutes. Flip over and cook until seared, about 1 minute.

  8. 8

    Transfer the pan to the oven and roast about 4-5 minutes or cooked to the desired degree of doneness, at least 145 degrees F.

  9. 9

    Serve with sautéed spinach and roasted tomatoes.

Notes

No breading option: Skip the panko and parmesan, pat the fillets dry, and season generously with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Sear the same way and finish with a drizzle of olive oil and a squeeze of fresh lemon. A spoonful of herb butter added in the last minute of searing is a great upgrade. Substitutions: Striped bass, red snapper, or halibut all work with the same method and timing. Make it a full plate: After the fish comes out, add a handful of cherry tomatoes and two big handfuls of baby spinach to the same skillet. Cook 3–4 minutes until tomatoes burst and spinach wilts. No extra pan needed.

Per serving

  • Carbs23 g
  • Protein29 g
  • Fat35 g
  • Fiber2 g

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