This black sea bass recipe is simple and minimalistic in nature, but packs a ton into the flavor profile. The lemon garlic herb sauce is what elevates this dish to the next level!
Ingredients
Black Sea Bass
1 lb Black Sea Bass
½ Cup All Purpose Flour
1 Teaspoon Salt
½ Teaspoon Black Pepper
2 Tablespoons Butter
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
Lemon Garlic Herb Sauce
¼ Cup White Wine
2 Tablespoons Butter
2 Garlic Cloves - Minced
1 Tablespoon Oregano - Roughly Chopped
1 Tablespoon Thyme - Roughly Chopped
1 Tablespoon Parsley - Roughly Chopped
½ Cup Vegetable Broth
1 Lemon - Completely Juiced
Directions
Black Sea Bass
Pat the black sea bass filets dry with a paper towel
Mix together the flour, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish - Dredge the black sea bass filets through the mixture. Be sure to shake off any excess coating.
Pre-heat a large pan on medium heat, add in olive oil and melt 2 tablespoons of butter.
Once heated, cook the black sea bass filets for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown. To start, place the black sea bass skin side down. Minimize the amount of flipping and moving around as the filets will become tender.
Remove fish from the pan and plate
Lemon Garlic Herb Sauce
Turn the heat down to medium low and add the white wine (1/4 cup) to deglaze. As the wine deglazes the pan, scrape any brown bits off the pan and let the wine come close to evaporating.
Add 1 tablespoon of butter, minced garlic cloves, and all the fresh herbs (oregano, thyme, and parsley). Saute for 30-60 seconds.
Add the vegetable broth and bring the sauce to a simmer.
Turn off the heat and stir in the remaining tablespoon of butter and lemon juice. Once the sauce is at the preferred consistency, plate on top of the black sea bass filets and serve.