Recipe for Pan-Seared Chilean Sea Bass

Recipe for Pan-Seared Chilean Sea Bass American Butcher Store

This recipe for seared Chilean sea bass is very tender and full of flavor. This 20-minute meal is easy to make and only takes one pan. This fish tastes even better with a simple lemon herb butter sauce. This Chilean sea bass recipe is easy to make, good for you, and tastes fancy.

This dish is fancy and pretty without being hard to make. This mild, flaky fish goes well with the saltiness of the capers and the richness of the butter. When pan-seared, the skin gets deliciously crispy, and every bite is so good that it just melts in your mouth.

What is Chilean Sea Bass?

The Patagonian Toothfish is also referred as the Chilean Sea Bass. The cold waters of Antarctica make this fish full of oil, which makes it a tasty fish to cook and eat.

One interesting fact is that it's not sea bass at all, even though it's a white fish that looks like bass. It can be quite expensive, but it's well worth it!

Ingredients: Chilean Sea Bass fillets: Make sure to follow the tips below to choose the freshest fish.

Ghee: If you can eat dairy, you can use butter instead of ghee. If you are allergic to dairy or just don't like ghee, you can use either vegan butter.

Avocado Oil: You can choose avocado oil or even olive oil, but be aware that it might make your kitchen smoke. However, because of its high smoke point, avocado oil is a better choice.

Lemon: You'll need the juice squeezed from half a lemon. However, it works best with fresh lemon juice!

Capers: You can find a small jar of them at the grocery store. For this Chilean sea bass recipe, you'll only need two tablespoons.

How to Make Chilean Sea Bass Recipe Step by Step? #1 Dry the sea bass fillets with a paper towel and coat both sides with 1 tablespoon of avocado oil. Add salt with pepper to the fillets.

#2 Set your oven to 425 degrees. Over medium-high heat, heat the last tablespoon of avocado oil in a cast iron skillet or another oven-safe skillet. When the pan is hot, put the fillets in, skin side down (if they have skin). Leave them alone to cook for 5 minutes.

Turn it over and cook for only 5 minutes. Use a metal spatula to keep the fish from sticking to the bottom of the pan.

#3 Put the skillet in the oven and continue cooking for another 5 minutes. At this point, it should be easy to flake the fish with a fork.

#4 Melt the ghee (or vegan butter) in a pot on the stove or in the microwave. Add the lemon juice with capers and stir. Serve the fish with some of the lemon butter caper sauce on top of mashed cauliflower. Enjoy!

How to Serve Chilean Sea Bass?

Serve this delicious Chilean sea bass recipe that has been roasted in a pan or oven right away. Add a little Whole30 Garlic Aioli to the top!

This fish goes well with mashed potatoes, vegetables that have been roasted, or a side salad. Serve with these Whole30 French Fries for a healthier take on fish and chips.

The leftovers can be kept in the fridge for up to 3 days in a container that keeps air out.

Store with the pan's juices.

Chilean Sea Bass Recipe FAQS 1. How do you know which Chilean Sea Bass is the best and most fresh?

There are a few things you can do to make sure you get the best fish. But if you're not sure, sea bass fillets that have been frozen at their freshest are a great choice because they cook up very well. Color and smell are two things to look for when choosing fresh fish. The fillets shouldn't have any spots or spots of a different color, and they shouldn't smell too fishy. If any of these is present, the fish is not fresh.

2. How do I know when to stop cooking the sea bass?

Chilean Sea Bass is hard to overcook, but there is one thing you can look out for that will tell you when it is done. Once the fish starts to flake, take it off the heat right away and serve!

3. Can I freeze this recipe?

Yes! Freeze in a container that won't let air in for up to 3-4 days. Defrost it in the fridge overnight, then reheat it on the stove to make the outside crisp.

4. Is this a good recipe for keto?

Yes! This sea bass recipe is free of gluten, dairy, Whole30, Paleo, and Keto. This is a great low-calorie, low-carb, and healthy choice, with only 262 calories and 0 net carbs per serving. Remember that the nutrition information is only for the fish and sauce.

Depending on what sides you serve, that will add to the number of calories and carbs.