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Pan Seared Chilean Sea Bass Recipe.

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This pan seared Chilean Sea Bass is incredibly juicy, tender and flavorful! The fish is flaky and has the best texture. An easy lemon garlic herb sauce elevates this dish!
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Ingredients

  • 2 filets Chilean sea bass, about 5 to 6 ounces each
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1 tsp ground pepper
  • 3 tbsp butter or ghee, divided
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 lemon
  • parsley, to garnish

Instructions 

  • First, pat sea bass dry with paper towels. Season on both sides with sea salt and pepper.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon butter. Once butter has melted, place fish skin side down in skillet.
  • Cook for 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in microwave safe dish. Stir in minced garlic and oregano.
  • After 5 minutes, flip fish. Pour butter herb sauce over fish.
  • Slice lemons into round discs. Place lemon slices in skillet.
  • Cook for 5 more minutes or until fish is flaky.
  • Finally, remove from pan. Pour sauce from pan on fish. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

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Notes

  • Depending on thickness of sea bass, cooking time may vary slightly.
  • If the skillet becomes dry, add more butter.
  • Cook fish until it is flaky.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Calories: 444kcal, Carbohydrates: 7g, Protein: 21g, Fat: 38g, Saturated Fat: 15g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 4g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 120mg, Sodium: 1398mg, Potassium: 112mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 899IU, Vitamin C: 29mg, Calcium: 43mg, Iron: 1mg