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Simple Oven Baked Chilean Sea Bass with Lemon Butter

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A straightforward recipe for baking Chilean Sea Bass in the oven, resulting in a moist and flaky fish perfect for an elegant dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 2 (6 ounce) Chilean Sea Bass fillets, about 1 inch thick
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a baking dish large enough to hold the fillets without crowding them.
  2. Pat the Chilean Sea Bass fillets completely dry using paper towels. This helps the seasoning adhere and promotes better texture.
  3. Place the fillets in the prepared baking dish. Drizzle the tops with olive oil and season evenly with salt and pepper.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, lemon juice, and minced garlic.
  5. Spoon the lemon butter mixture evenly over the top of each fish fillet.
  6. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes. The exact cooking time depends on the thickness of your fish. The fish is done when it flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
  7. Remove the fish from the oven. Sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

  • To keep the fish moist, do not overbake. Check for doneness early, especially if your fillets are thinner than 1 inch.
  • You can substitute fresh thyme or dill for parsley if you prefer a different herb flavor.
  • For a richer flavor, you can add a thin slice of lemon on top of each fillet before baking.

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