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ruth chris chilean sea bass recipe

Ruth Chris Chilean Sea Bass Recipe

An incredibly quick and easy pan-seared fish dish accompanied by a delicious lemon and butter sauce. A simple and effective seafood meal that anyone can make at home, and is sure to impress both friends and family.
5 from 10 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 2 people
Calories 478 kcal
Equipment
  • 1 Skillet
  • 1 pan
Ingredients
  
  • 1 lb Chilean Sea Bass
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp capers
  • 1 fresh lemon
  • TT cooking oil
  • TT salt
  • TT pepper
Instructions
 
  • Prepare the fish by removing the bones and patting it try with a paper towel.
  • Put a good amount of oil into a skillet over high heat.
  • As the oil is heating up we can season the fish by using a generous amount of salt and pepper. Make sure to coat all sides of the fish.
  • Once the oil is hot enough turn it down to a medium heat and place the fish in the pan.
  • Cook for 5-6 minutes on one side and then flip the fish, cooking for another 5-6 minutes on the other side.
  • While the fish is cooking, using a separate pan melt the butter and add both the capers and some lemon juice. Mix everything together thoroughly.
  • Put the sea bass on a plate and spoon the butter sauce over the top. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 478kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 27gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 130mgSodium: 434mgPotassium: 81mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 826IUVitamin C: 29mgCalcium: 21mgIron: 1mg