Best 3 Pan Fried Largemouth Bass With Lemon Garlic Herb Butter Sauce Recipes
Pan-fried largemouth bass with lemon garlic herb butter sauce is an exquisite dish that tantalizes the taste buds with its crispy skin, flaky flesh, and a burst of citrusy, garlicky, and herbaceous flavors. This delectable dish is a perfect choice for a special occasion meal or a delightful weeknight dinner. Pan-frying the bass results in a beautifully golden-brown exterior while maintaining its moist and tender interior. The lemon garlic herb butter sauce adds an extra layer of flavor and richness, elevating the dish to a whole new level of culinary artistry. This recipe provides step-by-step instructions to guide you through the process of creating this mouthwatering dish. Additionally, the article offers variations such as baked largemouth bass with lemon garlic herb butter sauce, grilled largemouth bass with lemon garlic herb butter sauce, and air fryer largemouth bass with lemon garlic herb butter sauce, allowing you to explore different cooking methods to suit your preferences and available kitchen equipment.
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PAN-FRIED SEABASS WITH GARLIC LEMON BUTTER SAUCE AND SPRING VEGETABLES
Steps:
- Melt the butter in a large frying pan. Fry sea bass, turning once halfway through cooking time. Cook until opaque and moist on the inside, 4 to 8 minutes.
- In a small saucepan, gently melt the butter. When it starts sizzling add the garlic and let it sizzle for a minute or two, allowing the garlic to infuse the butter. Lower the heat to the minimum setting, add the lemon juice, stir and let it heat through. Season to taste. Drizzle over the fish fillets when it is served.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 237 calories, Sodium 466 mg, Fat 9.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Protein 35.5 g, Cholesterol 95 mg
PAN-ROASTED FISH FILLETS WITH HERB BUTTER
A blast of heat in a cast-iron pan and a basting of golden butter does wonders for plain fish fillets. This life-changing method is adopted from a former chef and current fishmonger, Mark Usewicz of Mermaid's Garden in Brooklyn, who also teaches cooking classes in topics like "How to Cook Fish in a New York City Apartment." The cooking time is so short that the smell - which, if your fish is fresh and not funky, should not be overpowering - will dissipate quickly. And in the meantime, you have an easy dinner of tender fish with a toothsome crust, anointed with nutty, lemony brown butter and perfumed with herbs. You can use virtually any fish fillet, skin on or off, as long as it is not too thick. If the butter is browning too fast, reduce the heat and add a nut of cold butter to prevent scorching, or squeeze in the juice of half a lemon.
Provided by Julia Moskin
Categories dinner, lunch, quick, main course
Time 20m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Pat fillets dry with a paper towel. Season on both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat a heavy 10-inch nonstick or cast-iron skillet over high heat. When the pan is hot, add the oil. Place the fillets in the pan, skin side down (if applicable), laying them down away from your body. If fillets have skin, press down gently with a spatula for about 20 seconds to prevent curling.
- Lower heat to medium and let sizzle until fish is golden and caramelized around edges, about 2 to 3 minutes. Carefully flip fillets and add butter and thyme to pan. Tilt pan slightly to let the melted butter pool at one end. Use a spoon to baste the fish with the pooled butter. Continue basting until golden all over and cooked through, 45 to 90 seconds more, depending on the thickness of your fish. Serve immediately with chopped parsley (if using) and lemon wedges.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 461, UnsaturatedFat 25 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 37 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 29 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 471 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 1 gram
PAN-FRIED STRIPED BASS WITH LEMON SAUCE
Pan-frying is best for thinner fillets and steaks, or for whole fish that are no more than 1 inch thick. Season the fish with salt and pepper and other seasonings such as chopped fresh herbs or crushed spices as desired. For skinless fillets, heat a heavy sauté or frying pan until quite hot; add just enough oil, clarified butter, or a mix of oil and whole butter to cover the bottom of the pan. Carefully add the fish and cook over medium-high heat for 3 minutes (4 to 5 minutes for whole fish) and then turn. Cook for another 3 minutes and test for doneness. Remove the fish from the pan when it is just slightly underdone, as it will continue cooking in the residual heat. When cooking fish with skin, add more fat to the pan, about 1/8 inch deep. Put the fish into the pan skin side down. The skin will shrink while it cooks, pulling the fish up from the bottom of the pan. To keep the skin next to the hot pan (which is necessary to crisp it), weigh the fillets down with a foil-wrapped skillet that is slightly smaller than the one used for the cooking. This will hold the fillets fl at and ensure even crisping of the skin. Cook the fillets on their skin for the majority of the time, about 5 to 7 minutes, depending on their thickness, then turn them and cook on the flesh side for just another minute or two, or until done. Remember that the pan must be quite hot before the fish is added; this will keep it from sticking. Also, don't crowd the fish or it will sweat and give off liquid, ruining any chances of browning and crisping. Lastly, don't overcook the fish. A quick pan sauce can be made aft er you have removed the fish and poured off the cooking fat. Add tomato sauce to the hot pan and stir in all the brown bits left on the pan for added flavor, or deglaze the hot pan with wine or lemon juice and finish with a swirl of butter or extra-virgin olive oil and a handful of herbs. Add a handful of toasted nuts for flavor and texture. The striped bass fishery, once endangered, has fully recovered and is now flourishing. This fish is especially delicious with its skin left on and sautéed until brown and crispy.
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- For the sauce, whisk together: 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon lemon zest, 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, Salt, Fresh-ground black pepper.
- Taste for salt and lemon juice and adjust as desired. The sauce will separate as it sits; this is not a problem.
- Season: 4 pieces striped bass, skin on (4 to 6 ounces each) with: Salt, Fresh-ground black pepper.
- Choose a heavy-bottomed pan for frying the fish. Take another, slightly smaller pan that will fit into the pan for the fish, and wrap its bottom with foil. This pan will be used as a weight to hold the fish flat against the frying pan to ensure that all of the skin will cook and crisp. (You will see the fish contract when it goes into the hot pan, as the skin shrinks on contact with the heat.) Warm the larger pan over medium-high heat. When hot, pour in: Olive oil, enough to generously coat the bottom.
- Add the pieces of bass, skin side down, and place the foil-wrapped pan on top of the fish. Cook until the skin is brown and crispy, about 7 minutes. Check now and then to see that the fish is indeed browning, but not overbrowning. Adjust the heat up or down to speed up or slow down the cooking as needed. When the skin is browned, remove the top pan and turn the fish. Cook for another minute or so, until the fish is just cooked through, but is still moist and tender inside. Meanwhile whisk the lemon sauce together again and pour it onto a warm plate. Serve the fish skin side up, on top of the sauce.
- Garnish the fish with a couple spoonfuls of chopped tender herbs such as parsley, chives, chervil, cilantro, or basil.
- Soak, rinse, and squeeze dry a tablespoon or so of capers. When the fish is cooked add the capers to the hot pan and sauté for a minute or two. Remove with a slotted spoon and scatter over the fish.
- Make a Beurre Blanc (Warm Butter Sauce; page 228) instead of the olive oil sauce.
Tips:
- Choose the right fish: Select a largemouth bass that is about 1-2 pounds in weight. This size will cook evenly and yield tender, flaky flesh.
- Clean and prepare the fish properly: Clean the fish by removing its scales, guts, and gills. Then, rinse the fish thoroughly with cold water and pat it dry with paper towels.
- Use a good quality non-stick skillet: This will help to prevent the fish from sticking and tearing.
- Heat the skillet over medium-high heat before adding the fish: This will help to create a nice sear on the fish and prevent it from steaming.
- Cook the fish for 3-4 minutes per side, or until it is cooked through: The fish is cooked through when it is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
- Make the lemon-garlic-herb butter sauce while the fish is cooking: This will allow the flavors to meld together and create a delicious sauce.
- Serve the fish immediately with the lemon-garlic-herb butter sauce: This dish is best enjoyed fresh out of the skillet.
Conclusion:
Pan-fried largemouth bass with lemon-garlic-herb butter sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The fish is cooked to perfection and the sauce is bursting with flavor. This dish is sure to please everyone at the table. This recipe is also a great way to use up any leftover fish. Simply cook the fish according to the directions and then flake it into the sauce. Serve the fish over rice or pasta. No matter how you choose to serve it, pan-fried largemouth bass with lemon-garlic-herb butter sauce is a delicious and satisfying meal that is sure to become a favorite.
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