Chilean Seabass with Lemon Butter Sauce

Two pieces of Chilean seabass in lemon butter sauce, garnished with lemon slices and parsley on a light blue plate.

Chilean seabass is known for its tender, flaky texture and rich flavor, and this simple recipe brings out its best. A light lemon butter sauce complements the fish without overpowering it, making this dish both elegant and approachable. Perfect for date night or a dinner party, it’s a seafood option that feels fancy without a lot of effort.

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Serving Size: 2
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Ingredients

  • 2 Chilean seabass fillets (about 6 oz each, from Joe’s Seafood)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 tbsp chopped parsley

Instructions

  1. Pat the seabass dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add the seabass, skin-side down, and sear for 4–5 minutes until golden.
  4. Flip and cook for another 3–4 minutes until cooked through.
  5. Remove from pan and set aside.
  6. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add butter and garlic. Sauté for 30 seconds.
  7. Stir in lemon juice and parsley, and pour sauce over fish before serving.

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