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Grilled Sea Bass with Garlic Butter Recipe

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This Grilled Sea Bass with Garlic Butter recipe offers a deliciously simple way to enjoy flaky, tender fish enhanced by a rich, aromatic garlic butter sauce. The sea bass fillets are seasoned with a blend of spices and grilled to perfection, then finished with a bright lemon-garlic parsley butter that elevates the flavors. Perfect for a healthy dinner that feels gourmet yet comes together quickly.

Ingredients

Garlic Butter Sauce

  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 medium lemon, juiced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped Italian parsley

For the Fish

  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 2 pounds sea bass fillets
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Garlic Butter Sauce: In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned. Add the freshly squeezed lemon juice and finely chopped Italian parsley. Remove from heat and set aside to keep warm.
  2. Season the Sea Bass: Pat the sea bass fillets dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, mix together garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, and sea salt. Rub this seasoning evenly over both sides of the fillets.
  3. Preheat the Grill: Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Brush the sea bass fillets with extra-virgin olive oil on both sides to prevent sticking and enhance browning.
  4. Grill the Sea Bass: Place the seasoned fillets on the hot grill. Cook for about 4-5 minutes per side, depending on the thickness of the fillets, until the fish is opaque and easily flakes with a fork.
  5. Serve: Transfer the grilled sea bass to a serving platter. Spoon the warm garlic butter sauce generously over the fish. Serve immediately with your choice of sides.

Notes

  • Use fresh sea bass fillets for the best flavor and texture.
  • If you don’t have a grill, a grill pan or broiler can be used as alternatives.
  • Adjust cooking times based on the thickness of fish fillets to avoid overcooking.
  • For a spicier twist, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the seasoning mix.
  • Leftover garlic butter sauce can be refrigerated and used within 2 days; reheat gently before serving.

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