Pan-seared bass with caper butter sauce

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Pan-seared bass with caper butter sauce is a classic French-inspired seafood dish featuring a crispy-skinned bass fillet topped with a rich, tangy sauce made from butter, capers, lemon, and white wine. It typically uses European sea bass (branzino) or similar white fish, and is a staple in Mediterranean and bistro-style cuisine.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is high in protein and fat, providing omega-3 fatty acids and essential nutrients like selenium and vitamin B12. A typical serving contains roughly 450-550 calories, depending on portion size and sauce richness.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	480 kcal
Protein	34 g
Carbs	2 g
Fat	36 g
Fiber	0.5 g
Sugar	0.5 g
Sodium	620 mg
Vitamin B12	4.5 mcg
Selenium	40 mcg
Phosphorus	280 mg
Niacin (B3)	8 mg
Potassium	350 mg
Magnesium	45 mg
Vitamin D	2 mcg
Omega-3 fatty acids	1.2 g

Per 1 fillet (180 g) with sauce · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Capers, the key ingredient in the sauce, are unripened flower buds that add a burst of briny flavor without significant calories, and they are a traditional Mediterranean ingredient believed to aid digestion.