Jul 14 2026
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Chilean Sea Bass Recipe

Inspired by Salt on Mass
Time30m
Serves4

Pan-seared chilean sea bass served with choice of signature sauce and signature side.

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Ingredients

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Fish

Sauce

Side

Method

Fish Preparation

  1. 1

    Season the Fish

    Pat the Chilean sea bass fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt and black pepper.

  2. 2

    Sear the Fish

    Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, add the fish fillets, skin-side down. Cook for 4-5 minutes until the skin is crispy and the fish is opaque halfway up the sides. Carefully flip the fillets and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes or until cooked through.

  3. 3

    Rest the Fish

    Remove the fish from the pan and let it rest for a couple of minutes before serving.

Sauce Preparation

  1. 4

    Melt the Butter

    In the same skillet used for the fish, reduce the heat to medium. Add butter and allow it to melt.

  2. 5

    Add Garlic and Capers

    Once the butter is melted, add minced garlic and capers. Sauté for about 1-2 minutes until the garlic is fragrant.

  3. 6

    Finish the Sauce

    Stir in the chopped parsley and lemon juice. Cook for an additional minute, then remove from heat.

Side Preparation

  1. 7

    Prepare the Asparagus

    Wash and trim the tough ends of the asparagus. Toss them in olive oil and salt.

  2. 8

    Sauté the Asparagus

    In a separate skillet, heat over medium heat and sauté the asparagus for about 5-7 minutes until tender and slightly browned.

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