If you are trying to incorporate more fish into your diet but are not a fan of that “fishy” taste then this post on how to bake chilean sea bass fillets is for you! This is one of the easier recipes that I have ever made but tasted like it took hours which is always a win.
Sea bass is a white fish and is high in omega-3 fatty acids and healthy fats.
Watch How to Bake Chilean Sea Bass Fillets
Sides for Baked Sea Bass Fillets:
I served this dish with mashed potatoes and loved it because the excess sauce went perfectly with them. You could also use white or brown rice, quinoa, cauliflower rice, or whatever carb you like. If you want to keep it keto then just have the sea bass and spinach alone.
How to Make Baked Sea Bass Fillets
Ingredients:
- 1 lb seabass
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 2-3 garlic cloves minced
- 3 cups spinach more or less
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- salt/pepper to liking
Instructions:
- Season seabass with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Add butter and garlic to pan over medium heat, saute for 1 minute.
- Add spinach and 1/4 cup of cream over spinach, cook until spinach begins to wilt. Make sure not to overcook because it will finish in the oven.
- Cover a baking sheet with aluminum foil, add spinach to the center of the foil, add seabass on top and seal with foil so the fish can steam.
How to Bake Chilean Sea Bass Fillet
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Bake for 12-20 minutes, depending on how thick the piece of fish is.
Benefits of Eating Sea Bass
- Provides about 6 to 11% of your recommended daily value of magnesium and potassium.
- Perfect if you are trying to lose weight since sea bass is high in protein but low in calories.
- High in Omega-3 fatty acids.
Benefits of Omega-3 Fatty Acids
- Reduce risk for heart disease and strokes
- Lower blood pressure
- Helps to fight inflammation
- Slows down the development of plaque in arteries
- May help with mental disorders
Baked Sea Bass Fillets with Spinach
You need to try these baked sea bass fillets if you are trying to incorporate more fish into your diet! This recipe is full of nutrients and is so easy to make!
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 1 lb seabass
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 2-3 garlic cloves minced
- 3 cups spinach more or less
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- salt/pepper to liking
- 1/2 lemon juice
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 3 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp arrowroot powder
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 tsp italian seasoning
- salt/pepper
Instructions
Seabass with Spinach
- Preheat oven to 400°.
- Season seabass with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Add butter and garlic to pan over medium heat, saute for 1 minute.
- Add spinach and 1/4 cup of cream over spinach, cook until spinach begins to wilt. Make sure not to overcook because it will finish in the oven.
- Cover a baking sheet with aluminum foil, add spinach to the center of the foil, add seabass on top and seal with foil so the fish can steam.
- Bake for 12-20 minutes depending on how thick your fish is.
Lemon Sauce
- Heat a pan over medium heat and add butter.
- Add arrowroot and garlic, sautee for 1-2 minutes.
- Add wine, simmer for 3 minutes, or until the wine starts to cook off, add the chicken broth and simmer for 1 minute.
- Add the heavy cream, parmesan cheese, pepper, salt, and italian seasoning. Simmer for 1 minute.
- Turn off heat, add lemon zest and juice, allow everything to come together.
- Pour the sauce over your fish and serve!
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