Pan-seared sea bass with fresh herbs and olive oil

Ingredients (for 4 servings)

• 4 sea bass fillets, preferably fresh

• 2 tbsp good-quality olive oil

• 3 fresh garlic cloves, crushed

• A small bunch of fresh za’atar (optional, but adds wonderful aroma)

• 1 tsp coarse salt

Preparation

1. Drizzle olive oil into a pan and add the crushed garlic. You can put the garlic in before the pan is hot, so it releases its flavor without burning.

2. Heat the pan over medium-high heat until the oil is hot and fragrant.

3. Add the za’atar leaves and stir lightly with the garlic.

4. Season the fish fillets with salt on both sides.

5. Place the fillets in the hot pan, skinless side down first. Sear for about 7 minutes, until nicely golden (if still pale, cook a bit longer).

6. Carefully flip the fish and cook for another 5 minutes on the other side, until the flesh is cooked through and the outside is browned.

7. Serve hot — delicious with oven-baked potatoes and herbs on the side.

Enjoy!