Pan Seared Chilean Sea Bass

Fish fillets in a skillet with lemons and garlic.

Enjoy succulent pan-seared sea bass fillets seared in garlic-infused butter, finished with a zesty lemon drizzle, and garnished with fresh parsley. A gourmet seafood dish that's easy to make!

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Total Time15

Servings: people

Calories: 192kcal

Author: Laura Miner

Ingredients

2 oz butter divided
15 ounces Chilean sea bass fillets 3 fillets should be about 5 to 6 ounces each
5 garlic cloves minced
2 tbsp lemon juice
1/4 cup fresh parsley for serving
2 tsp dried parsley
salt and pepper to taste
4 lemon slices for serving

Instructions

Place a skillet over medium heat and add 1oz butter in the skillet and allow to melt.
Add the sea bass fillets to the skillet, skin side down, and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Fry the sea bass for 3-6 minutes per side or until opaque.
Add the remaining butter, dried parsley, garlic and lemon juice and allow to cook for another 4 minutes or until butter has melted.
Top with lemon slices and serve with fresh parsley.

Notes

Sea bass is done cooking when it reaches an internal temperature of 145°F, per USDA.

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