Sea Bass with Lemon Caper Butter

Category: Healthy MAIN DISHES | Calories: 460kcal | Protein: 38g

Light, sophisticated, and upscale. Crispy pan-seared Sea Bass fillets served over a bright, glossy lemon butter emulsion studded with briny capers.

Ingredients for Sea Bass with Lemon Caper Butter

• 2 fresh sea bass fillets, skin-on
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 2 tbsp premium capers, drained
• Juice and zest of 1 fresh lemon
• Fresh parsley, chopped

Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions

1. Pat sea bass fillets completely dry; score the skin slightly and season with salt and white pepper.
2. Heat olive oil in a pan over high heat. Sear fish skin-side down for 4 minutes until golden and crispy. Flip and cook for 1 minute.
3. Remove fish from pan. Lower heat, melt butter, and add garlic, capers, lemon juice, and zest.
4. Swirl the pan for 2 minutes to create a rich, foaming, emulsified sauce.
5. Plate the fish beautifully skin-side up and pour the luxurious lemon caper butter sauce around it, garnishing with parsley.

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