Tender Chilean Sea Bass Recipe
Prep Time:
5 minutes
Cook Time:
12 minutes
Servings:
2 Servings
Ingredients
  • 12 ounces Chilean sea bass, cut into 2 fillets
  • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ cup salted butter, divided
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon capers
  • 2 sprigs thyme
  • ½ lemon
Directions
  1. Remove the fish from the refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking it.
  2. Peel and chop the garlic.
  3. Pat the fish dry and sprinkle it all over with salt and pepper.
  4. Melt 4 tablespoons of butter over medium heat, then add the fish once the butter is starting to brown.
  5. Let the fish cook untouched for 6 minutes, then flip it and leave it alone for 4 more minutes.
  6. Add the garlic, capers, and thyme to the pan and stir them around the fish for 2 minutes.
  7. The fish is done when it's opaque and flakes easily with a fork, and has an internal temperature of 145 F.
  8. Turn off the stove, then add the rest of the butter to the skillet.
  9. Serve the fish with the buttery pan sauce and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
  10. Garnish the dish with chopped parsley if desired.