Pan-Seared Sea Bass with Lemon Butter Sauce
This recipe focuses on getting a crispy skin while keeping the fish flaky and moist.
Ingredients:
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2 Sea Bass fillets (about 6oz each)
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2 tbsp Olive oil
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3 tbsp Unsalted butter
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2 cloves Garlic, minced
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1 Lemon (half juiced, half sliced for garnish)
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Fresh parsley, chopped
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Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions:
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Prep the fish: Pat the sea bass fillets completely dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
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Sear: Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Once the pan is hot, place the fillets skin-side down. Press down lightly with a spatula for 30 seconds to ensure the skin stays flat.
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Cook: Let the fish cook for 4-5 minutes without moving it, until the skin is golden and crispy.
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Flip: Carefully flip the fillets and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
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Baste: Reduce heat to medium. Add the butter, minced garlic, and lemon juice to the pan. Once the butter melts, spoon it over the fish for about 1 minute.
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Serve: Remove from heat. Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon slices. Serve immediately.
For a visual demonstration of how to achieve the perfect sear and a delicious Mediterranean-style preparation, I recommend watching this video by Gordon Ramsay:
Gordon Ramsay Cooks Mediterranean Sea Bass in Under 10 Minutes
This video is excellent because it shows you exactly how to score the skin and manage the heat to prevent the fish from overcooking. Enjoy your meal!
