Description
Ina Garten’s Chilean sea bass offers a delightful culinary journey through elegant seafood preparation. Succulent fish meets Mediterranean-inspired flavors, promising a restaurant-quality meal you can easily create at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (170 g, 6 oz) Chilean sea bass fillets
- 2 tbsps (30 ml, 1 fl oz) olive oil
- 2 tbsps (28 g, 1 oz) unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- ¼ cup (60 ml, 2 fl oz) white wine
- ¼ cup (60 ml, 2 fl oz) chicken broth
- 1 tbsp (15 ml, ½ fl oz) fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C), positioning rack in the center for optimal heat distribution.
- Seasoning: Generously coat sea bass fillets with kosher salt and black pepper, ensuring even coverage to enhance natural flavors.
- Searing: Heat olive oil and butter in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat, creating a golden-brown crust on each side of the fish for 2-3 minutes.
- Aromatic Enhancement: Quickly sauté minced garlic for 20 seconds, then deglaze the pan with white wine, chicken broth, and lemon juice, allowing the liquid to simmer and reduce for 2-3 minutes.
- Finishing: Transfer skillet directly to preheated oven and roast for 7-10 minutes until fish becomes perfectly flaky and translucent.
- Presentation: Remove from oven, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and serve immediately to preserve the delicate texture and vibrant flavors of the Chilean sea bass.
Notes
- Optimize Fish Selection: Choose fresh, high-quality Chilean sea bass with firm, translucent flesh and minimal odor for the best taste and texture.
- Master Searing Technique: Ensure skillet is hot before adding fish to achieve a golden-brown crust that locks in moisture and creates incredible flavor depth.
- Control Cooking Time: Watch fish closely during oven finishing to prevent overcooking; sea bass should be just opaque and easily flake with a fork.
- Wine Pairing Matters: Select a crisp, dry white wine like Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio that complements the delicate fish and enhances the sauce’s complexity.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 495
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 28 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg