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Oven-Roasted Sea Bass

Name: Oven-Roasted Sea Bass
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 sea bass fillets, about 6-8 oz each and 1-2 inches thick; 1 tablespoon olive oil; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 garlic cloves, lightly smashed or thinly sliced; 4 thin lemon slices, plus wedges for serving; 1 tablespoon butter, divided; Fresh thyme, rosemary, or parsley (optional)

Buttery sea bass fillets roasted with garlic, lemon, and herbs until just flaky and tender. A clean, 15-minute main that lets good fish shine.

Prep

5 minutes

Cook

12-15 minutes

Serves

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Instructions

1
Heat the oven to 400°F. Line a small sheet pan with parchment or lightly oil a baking dish.
2
Pat the fillets very dry. Rub with olive oil and season both sides with salt and pepper.
3
Place the fish on the pan. Top with garlic, lemon slices, herbs, and small dots of butter.
4
Bake for 12-15 minutes, depending on thickness. A thinner fillet may finish in 9-11 minutes.
5
Remove when the thickest part reaches 130-135°F and flakes with gentle pressure. Rest 3 minutes before serving.
6
Spoon the pan juices over the fish and add a squeeze of fresh lemon.

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