Pan-fried Gilthead Sea Bream Fillets

Here is the recipe for preparing pan-fried gilthead sea bream fillets, a simple and delicious dish that enhances the delicate flavor of this fish.

Ingredients

• 4 gilthead sea bream fillets
• 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 clove of garlic
• Juice of 1/2 lemon
• Aromatic herbs to taste (for example, parsley or thyme)
• Flour, enough to dust the fillets (optional)

Preparation

1. Start by cleaning the gilthead sea bream fillets, making sure they are free of bones. If you like, you can lightly flour them, this step helps to obtain a crispier crust.
2. Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a frying pan together with the whole clove of crushed garlic.
3. Once the oil is hot and the garlic has started to sizzle, remove the garlic and lay the gilthead sea bream fillets skin side down. Cook over medium-high heat for about 3-4 minutes, until the skin becomes crispy.
4. Gently turn the fillets over and cook for another 2-3 minutes, seasoning with salt and pepper.
5. Deglaze with the lemon juice and finish cooking over low heat for a minute, so that the fish absorbs the aromas.
6. At the end of cooking, sprinkle the fillets with freshly chopped aromatic herbs.

Serve the pan-fried gilthead sea bream fillets immediately, accompanied if desired by simple side dishes such as gratinated vegetables or a fresh mixed salad.

Curiosity

The gilthead sea bream is appreciated in gastronomy for its white and delicate meat. It’s a versatile ingredient that lends itself well to being cooked in a pan, baked, grilled, or even in parchment paper, always maintaining its nutritional properties and unique flavor.