Pan Seared Chilean Sea Bass Recipe

Pan Seared Chilean Sea Bass Recipe

20 min

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)

Directions

  1. 1

    First, pat sea bass dry with paper towels. Season on both sides with sea salt and pepper.

  2. 2

    In a large skillet over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon butter. Once butter has melted, place fish skin side down in skillet.

  3. 3

    Cook for 5 minutes.

  4. 4

    Meanwhile, melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in microwave safe dish. Stir in minced garlic and oregano.

  5. 5

    After 5 minutes, flip fish. Pour butter herb sauce over fish.

  6. 6

    Slice lemons into round discs. Place lemon slices in skillet.

  7. 7

    Cook for 5 more minutes or until fish is flaky.

  8. 8

    Finally, remove from pan. Pour sauce from pan on fish. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.