Sea Bass with Pan Sauce

5m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Pat the skin side of the sea bass fillet dry with a kitchen towel.
  2. 2Season the non-skin side of the fillet with salt.
  3. 3Heat a small amount of oil in a pan on a low-medium heat. Place the fish in the pan skin side down.
  4. 4Cook the fish until the edges start to brown and it releases easily from the pan. Flip the fish and cook the other side for about a minute.
  5. 5Baste the fish with butter for extra flavor.
  6. 6Remove the fish from the pan and set aside to rest.
  7. 7In the same pan, add the remaining butter and melt it.
  8. 8Add the chopped anchovy fillets and cook briefly.
  9. 9Add the minced garlic, capers and a splash of the caper brine. Cook for about a minute.
  10. 10Add the fresh lemon segments and lemon juice and cook for another minute.
  11. 11Add the fresh parsley and cook for 30 seconds.
  12. 12Season the sauce with pepper.
  13. 13Plate the fish with steamed new potatoes, asparagus, and the pan sauce. Garnish with samphire.

Ingredients

  • 1 sea bass fillet
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 small amount oil
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp capers
  • 1 tbsp caper brine
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 3 anchovy fillets
  • 4 fresh lemon
  • 2 tsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley
  • 1 pinch pepper

Equipment

panfish slicekitchen towelgrater