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Lemon and Thyme Roasted Sea Bass Recipe

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This Lemon and Thyme Roasted Sea Bass recipe offers a simple yet elegant way to prepare sea bass with fresh herbs and citrus. The fish is seared for a crisp skin and then finished in the oven with lemon, thyme, white wine, and butter to create a flavorful and moist dish perfect for a healthy Mediterranean-inspired meal.

Ingredients

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Sea Bass

  • 4 fillets sea bass, 6 ounces each (170 grams each)

Seasoning and Aromatics

  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 lemon, thinly sliced
  • 4 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1 tsp salt (approximately)
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper (approximately)

Additional Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup dry white wine
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to have it ready for roasting the fish after searing.
  2. Prepare Fish: Rinse the sea bass fillets and pat them dry using paper towels. Season both sides evenly with salt and pepper to enhance flavor.
  3. Sauté Garlic: In a large oven-proof skillet, heat the extra virgin olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
  4. Sear Fish: Place the sea bass fillets skin side down in the skillet. Allow the skin to become golden and crisp by cooking for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Add Flavorings: Flip the fillets to the other side and arrange the lemon slices and thyme sprigs around the fish in the skillet.
  6. Add Wine and Butter: Pour dry white wine into the skillet and distribute the small pieces of unsalted butter around the fish to enhance moisture and flavor during roasting.
  7. Roast Fish: Transfer the skillet carefully to the preheated oven and roast for 12-15 minutes, until the fish is thoroughly cooked and flakes easily when tested with a fork.
  8. Rest and Serve: Remove the skillet from the oven and let the fish rest for a couple of minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute.

Notes

  • Ensure the sea bass fillets are at room temperature before cooking to promote even cooking.
  • For enhanced citrus flavor, zest the lemon before slicing and sprinkle the zest over the fish prior to roasting.
  • If you don’t have an oven-proof skillet, transfer the seared fish and juices to a preheated baking dish to finish roasting.
  • Cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of the fillets; check doneness by seeing if the fish flakes easily with a fork.
  • Serve the roasted sea bass with steamed vegetables or a fresh salad for a well-rounded Mediterranean meal.

Keywords: sea bass, roasted sea bass, lemon sea bass, thyme, Mediterranean fish recipe, healthy fish recipe, oven-roasted fish

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