Description
Transform your next dinner into a culinary masterpiece with this butter-basted grilled sea bass recipe that brings restaurant-quality flavors to your backyard.
This exquisite grilled sea bass features a delicious garlic-parsley butter basting sauce that creates a rich, herbaceous flavor while keeping the fish perfectly moist. The combination of precise seasoning and careful grilling technique ensures a flaky, tender result every time.
Ingredients
For the Fish:
- 2 pounds sea bass filets
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon lemon pepper
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
For the Butter Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to high heat.
- In a small bowl, combine garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, lemon pepper, and sea salt.
- Pat the fish completely dry with paper towels, straightaway season both sides generously with the spice mixture.
- Meanwhile, prepare the butter sauce by melting butter with garlic and parsley in a small saucepan over medium heat.
- First thing to remember: lightly oil your grill grates to prevent sticking.
- Place the seasoned fish on the grill and cook for 7 minutes.
- After the initial cooking time, turn the fish and begin basting with the prepared butter sauce.
- Continue cooking for an additional 7 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
Notes
– The fish should reach an internal temperature of 145°F for proper doneness
– Generally, make shallow cuts in the skin to prevent curling during cooking
– In essence, avoid moving the fish too much during the first few minutes of cooking
– Undoubtedly, using a fish spatula helps prevent breaking the filets
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: International