Lemon and Thyme Seared Black Bass
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 2 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 2 servings
- Calories
- 356
- Total Fat
- 24
- Saturated Fat
- 6
- Carbohydrates
- 6
- Dietary Fiber
- 2
- Sugar
- 1
- Protein
- 31
- Cholesterol
- 151
- Sodium
- 526
- Total: 13 min
- Prep: 5 min
- Cook: 8 min
Ingredients
2 (6-ounce) portions black bass, skin-on
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon freshly cracked black pepper
2 tablespoons grapeseed oil
2 sprigs fresh thyme
1 tablespoon butter
1 lemon, juiced
Directions
- Season the fish with salt and pepper.
- In a large saute pan over medium-high heat, add the oil. Put the fish, skin side down, into the pan.
- Press firmly with a spatula to prevent the skin from curling. Sear for 3 to 4 minutes, then flip. Add the thyme sprigs, the butter and the lemon juice. Cook for an additional 4 minutes. Baste the fish for 30 seconds. Remove the fish from pan and arrange on a platter to serve.
- Cook's Note: Score the skin side of the fish, to prevent it from curling during the cooking.