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Sea Bass Languedoc Style

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This elegant yet simple Sea Bass Languedoc Style recipe highlights the natural sweetness of fresh fish with a fragrant, golden garlic and thyme sauce. The sea bass fillets are quickly seared to retain moisture, then dressed with a warm infusion of olive oil, lemon, and aromatic herbs. It&# 226;€™s a light but satisfying meal that captures the essence of Mediterranean coastal cooking. Perfect for a romantic dinner, a quick weeknight treat, or entertaining guests who appreciate refined flavors without fuss. Serve with crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 2
Calories: 257.6
Dietary: Gluten-free
Description
This elegant yet simple Sea Bass Languedoc Style recipe highlights the natural sweetness of fresh fish with a fragrant, golden garlic and thyme sauce. The sea bass fillets are quickly seared to retain moisture, then dressed with a warm infusion of olive oil, lemon, and aromatic herbs. It&# 226;€™s a light but satisfying meal that captures the essence of Mediterranean coastal cooking. Perfect for a romantic dinner, a quick weeknight treat, or entertaining guests who appreciate refined flavors without fuss. Serve with crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
Ingredients
  • 4 tablespoon Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 (8 oz) sea bass fillets
  • 12 garlic cloves, sliced
  • 8 fresh thyme sprigs
  • 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • chopped fresh chives, for garnish
Directions
  1. 1
    Pat the sea bass fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
  2. 2
    Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large heavy non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. 3
    Add the sea bass fillets to the skillet and sauté until just cooked through, turning occasionally, about 8 minutes total.
  4. 4
    Transfer the cooked fish to warm plates and cover loosely to keep warm.
  5. 5
    Reduce the heat in the skillet to medium-low.
  6. 6
    Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil, sliced garlic, and thyme sprigs to the skillet.
  7. 7
    Cook gently, stirring occasionally, until the garlic is golden brown and fragrant, about 4 minutes.
  8. 8
    Pour in the fresh lemon juice and let the sauce simmer for about 1 minute until it thickens slightly.
  9. 9
    Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
  10. 10
    Spoon the warm garlic-thyme sauce over the sea bass fillets.
  11. 11
    Sprinkle with chopped fresh chives and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 2

Amount Per Serving
Calories 257.6kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20.0g31%
Saturated Fat 2.9g15%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 5000.0mg209%
Total Carbohydrate 15.0g5%
Dietary Fiber 2.5g10%
Sugars 2.5g
Protein 2.5g5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

If you cannot find sea bass, this recipe works beautifully with other white fish such as branzino, snapper, or tuna steaks (if using tuna, cook less time for medium-rare).

Be careful not to burn the garlic; reduce heat if it browns too quickly.

Serve with crusty bread to soak up the flavorful sauce, or alongside steamed green beans and roasted potatoes.

This dish is best enjoyed fresh, as the fish does not reheat well.

Keywords: sea bass, languedoc, garlic, thyme, lemon, olive oil, pan-seared, french, mediterranean, fish recipe, dinner, easy, quick, healthy, chives, pan sauce
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