Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsPacific Coast GrillPan Seared Seabass Recipe

Pan Seared Seabass Recipe

Time1h
Serves4

mashed potatoes, sautéed spinach, tomato, basil, white wine sauce

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Ingredients

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Seabass

Sautéed Spinach

Tomato Basil White Wine Sauce

Method

Preparing the Mashed Potatoes

  1. 1

    Boil the Potatoes

    Peel and chop the potatoes into chunks. Place them in a large pot and cover with water. Add 1 tsp of salt. Bring to a boil and cook until tender, about 15-20 minutes.

  2. 2

    Mash the Potatoes

    Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Add milk, butter, 1 tsp of salt, and 1 tsp of black pepper. Mash until smooth and creamy. Set aside.

Cooking the Sautéed Spinach

  1. 3

    Sauté the Garlic

    In a large skillet, heat 2 tbs of olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.

  2. 4

    Add the Spinach

    Add the fresh spinach to the skillet. Sauté until wilted, about 3-4 minutes. Season with 1 tsp of salt and 1 tsp of black pepper. Remove from heat and set aside.

Cooking the Seabass

  1. 5

    Season the Fillets

    Pat the seabass fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides with 1 tsp of salt and 1 tsp of black pepper.

  2. 6

    Pan-Sear the Fillets

    In a large skillet, heat 2 tbs of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the seabass fillets skin-side down and cook for about 4-5 minutes until the skin is crispy. Flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes until the fish is cooked through. Remove and set aside.

Making the Tomato Basil White Wine Sauce

  1. 7

    Cook the Sauce

    In the same skillet used for the seabass, add 1 tbs of olive oil. Add the halved cherry tomatoes and cook for about 3 minutes until they start to soften.

  2. 8

    Add Wine and Basil

    Pour in the white wine and bring to a simmer. Cook for about 5 minutes until the sauce reduces slightly. Stir in the chopped basil and season with 1 tsp of salt and 1 tsp of black pepper.

Plating the Dish

  1. 9

    Serve

    On each plate, place a scoop of mashed potatoes, a serving of sautéed spinach, and top with a pan-seared seabass fillet. Drizzle the tomato basil white wine sauce over the fish. Enjoy your meal!

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