Entrée: United States – Pan-Seared White Bass Fillet

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Serving Size: 2

Approximate Time

Prep 5 min

Cook 10 min

Total 15 min

Ingredients

U.S. measurements first, metric equivalents in parentheses. Conversions are approximate; oz means weight ounces, not fluid ounces.

2 white bass fillets
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil
2 tbsp (30 g) unsalted butter
Juice of 1 lemon
1 tbsp (15 ml) fresh parsley, chopped

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2 white bass fillets
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil
2 tbsp (30 g) unsalted butter
Juice of 1 lemon
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

1. Season the white bass fillets with salt and pepper.
2. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add fillets and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
3. In a small saucepan, melt butter and mix with lemon juice.
4. Drizzle lemon butter over the cooked fish and garnish with parsley before serving.