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Pan-Seared Fish with Herb Butter Sauce, Wilted Greens, and Golden Grapes – A Light Yet Luxurious Dinner with Elegant Flavors

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Pan-Seared Fish with Herb Butter Sauce, Wilted Greens, and Golden Grapes is a light yet luxurious dinner that brings together crispy fish, silky herb-infused butter, tender greens, and sweet roasted grapes for a beautifully balanced and elegant meal.

Ingredients

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  • 2 white fish fillets (such as cod, halibut, or sea bass)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 2 cups mixed greens (spinach, chard, or arugula)
  • 1 cup golden grapes, halved
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar (optional, for grapes)
  • For Herb Butter Sauce:
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme
  • 1/2 tsp lemon zest

Instructions

  1. Season fish fillets with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add fish and sear for 3–4 minutes per side, or until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same pan, add 1 tbsp butter and the golden grapes. Sauté for 2–3 minutes until softened and slightly caramelized. Add balsamic vinegar if using, stir, then remove grapes and set aside.
  4. Add mixed greens to the skillet and cook for 1–2 minutes until wilted. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  5. To make herb butter sauce, melt 2 tbsp butter in a small pan. Add garlic, lemon juice, thyme, parsley, and lemon zest. Simmer for 1 minute.
  6. Plate the fish over a bed of wilted greens. Spoon herb butter sauce over the top and finish with sautéed grapes.

Notes

  • Use skin-on fillets for extra crispiness if desired.
  • Substitute golden grapes with red grapes or raisins if needed.
  • Serve with crusty bread, couscous, or roasted potatoes for a fuller meal.
  • Grapes can be oven-roasted for deeper caramelization.

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