Lemon Garlic Butter Sea Bass
When you want a 'fancy' seafood dinner without the actual work of a gourmet kitchen.
Some nights call for something elegant, but your energy levels are running on empty. This Lemon Garlic Butter Sea Bass is the perfect compromise because it delivers high-end flavors with minimal hands-on time. The butter melts into a rich sauce as the fish roasts, while the lemon and garlic provide that bright, zesty punch that makes the whole meal pop. It’s the kind of dish that looks like you spent an hour over a hot stove, but really, it just needed a little time in the oven to do the heavy lifting for you. You'll love the way the flaky fish absorbs all those delicious flavors while you relax and unwind after a long day.
Ingredients
- 2 unit Sea Bass fillets
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter — melted
- 3 unit garlic — minced
- 1 unit lemon — half sliced into rounds, half juiced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
Method
- 1 Preheat your oven to 400°F and lightly grease a small baking dish or sheet pan.
- 2 In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- 3 Place the sea bass fillets in the dish. Brush the butter mixture generously over each piece of fish.
- 4 Tuck the lemon slices between the pieces of fish for extra flavor and aroma.
- 5 Roast in the oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- 6 Spoon any remaining juices from the pan over the fish before serving.
Variations
- Herbed Alternative — Swap the oregano for fresh chopped parsley and thyme for a more earthy, herbal profile.
- Extra Zesty — Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the butter mixture if you want a tiny kick of heat.
Notes
If you can't find sea bass at your local market, cod or tilapia work beautifully as substitutes.
Equipment that helps
- Baking Dish — Allows for easy cleanup and ensures even roasting of the fish.
- Small Mixing Bowl — Makes combining the butter, garlic, and spices much faster than doing it on a plate.
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