Ingredients:

  • 2 (6 oz) sea bream fillets, skin-on
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
  • Optional: Pinch of red pepper flakes for heat

Instructions:

  1. Pat the sea bream fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Carefully add the fillets skin-side down; press down gently with a spatula. Cook for 4-5 minutes until the skin is crispy and golden.
  3. Flip the fillets carefully using tongs; cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until the fish is opaque and cooked through.
  4. While the fish cooks, melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Add lemon juice, zest, parsley, dill, and red pepper flakes; stir to combine.
  5. Plate the fish and drizzle with the lemon herb butter. Serve immediately.