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Chilean Sea Bass

A simple yet elegant dish featuring buttery Chilean Sea Bass, pan-seared to perfection and infused with fresh flavors.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course, Seafood
Cuisine: Chilean, Seafood
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chilean Sea Bass
  • 4 fillets Chilean Sea Bass fillets Make sure they are fresh and sustainably sourced.
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil For pan-searing.
  • 1 lemon lemon juice Freshly squeezed is best.
  • to taste salt Season the fish.
  • to taste pepper Season the fish.
  • 2 tablespoons butter For finishing the dish.
  • 1 tablespoon capers To enhance the flavor.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pat the Chilean Sea Bass fillets dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
Cooking
  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Place the fillets in the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  3. Add the butter and capers to the skillet, allowing the butter to melt and baste the fish.
  4. Drizzle the fish with lemon juice before serving.
Serving
  1. Serve the Chilean Sea Bass over a bed of mashed potatoes or with a side of roasted potatoes and a bright salad.
  2. Pair with a crisp glass of white wine.

Notes

Don't overthink cooking; let the fresh flavors of the fish shine through. For added excitement, feel free to grill or bake the fish with garlic and herbs, or use leftovers in tacos or on salads the next day.