Lemon Garlic Chilean Sea Bass

Ingredients:

• – 4 Chilean sea bass fillets (6-8 ounces each)
• – Salt and pepper, to taste
• – 2 tablespoons olive oil
• – 3 cloves garlic, minced
• – 1/2 cup white wine (optional, can substitute with chicken broth)
• – 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (about 1/2 lemon)
• – 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• – 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• – 1 lemon, sliced
• – Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. **Preheat the Oven:** Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. **Prepare the Fillets:** Pat the sea bass fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
3. **Sear the Fillets:**

• – Heat olive oil in an ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat.
• – Add the sea bass fillets, skin-side down, and sear for about 3-4 minutes until the skin is crispy. Flip the fillets and sear for an additional 2 minutes on the other side.

4. **Add Flavorings:**

• – Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
• – Pour in the white wine (or chicken broth) and lemon juice. Allow the liquid to reduce slightly, about 2 minutes.

5. **Bake the Fillets:**

• – Add the butter and thyme to the skillet, stirring until the butter is melted and combined with the sauce.
• – Place lemon slices on top of the fillets.
• – Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).

6. **Serve:**

• – Remove the skillet from the oven and garnish with fresh parsley.
• – Spoon some of the pan sauce over the fillets before serving.

This Lemon Garlic Chilean Sea Bass pairs beautifully with steamed vegetables, rice, or a light salad. Enjoy your meal!