Seared Sea Bass Recipe
This entree is beautifully paired with a wild rice pilaf, and it’s elegantly crowned with a charred tomato and basil sauce vierge, promising a symphony of flavors.
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Ingredients
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Sea Bass
Method
Cooking the Sea Bass
- 1
Prepare the Sea Bass
Pat the sea bass fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.
- 2
Heat the Olive Oil
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- 3
Sear the Fillets
Add the sea bass fillets to the skillet, skin-side down. Cook for about 4-5 minutes until the skin is crispy. Carefully flip the fillets and cook for another 3-4 minutes until cooked through.
- 4
Rest the Fillets
Remove the fillets from the skillet and let them rest for a few minutes before serving.
