Chilean Sea Bass Recipe
Chilean Sea Bass with saffron-citrus butter sauce
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Ingredients
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Sea Bass
Saffron-Citrus Butter Sauce
Method
Preparing the Sea Bass
- 1
Season the Fish
Pat the Chilean sea bass fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides of the fillets with salt and black pepper.
- 2
Heat the Pan
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- 3
Making the Saffron-Citrus Butter Sauce
- 4
Melt the Butter
In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the unsalted butter. Allow it to melt completely, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- 5
Add Saffron and Garlic
Once the butter has melted, add the pinch of saffron threads and minced garlic. Stir continuously for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- 6
Incorporate Citrus Juices
Stir in the fresh orange juice and lemon juice, mixing well. Let the sauce simmer for another 2-3 minutes to combine the flavors.
- 7