Enhanced Recipesculinary collection
Home
CoursesView CuisinesWhat Can I Make?My Kitchen

How to Cook Sea Bass With Lemon & Capers : World Recipes

Login to Save
28K views👍 237
cookingguide
cookingguide
525 recipes on Enhanced Recipes
Follow cookingguide to prioritize their recipes in your meal plans, pantry matches, and suggestions

Recipe Information

Recipe Available
Video-Specific Recipe

Sea Bass with Lemon and Capers

Cultural Context

Sea bass, a prized fish in coastal cuisines, is often celebrated for its delicate flavor and flaky texture. This dish highlights the freshness of the fish, complemented by the bright acidity of lemon and the briny punch of capers. Traditionally enjoyed in Mediterranean regions, it has become popular in American kitchens for its simplicity and elegance, making it a favorite for special occasions and weeknight dinners alike.

AmericanUSmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 lb Chilean sea bass
3 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons capers
1 cup tomatoes, diced
1 medium onion, chopped
1/4 cup basil, chopped
4 tablespoons butter
2 lemons, juiced and zested
1/2 cup white wine
1/2 cup flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and provides a similar richness.

white wine

🥗Healthier: broth

💰Cheaper: water with vinegar

Broth adds flavor without alcohol, while vinegar mimics acidity.

1

Introduce the recipe and ingredients: Chilean sea bass, garlic, capers, tomatoes, onions, basil, butter, lemons, white wine, flour, salt, and black pepper.

2

Dredge the sea bass in flour and season with salt and pepper.

3

Squeeze lemon juice on top of the sea bass.

4

Heat the skillet and cook one side of the sea bass until golden brown, then flip and cook the other side.

5

While the fish is cooking, add onions and tomatoes to the skillet.

6

Add garlic to the skillet as well.

7

Transfer the fish to a sizzler plate and place it in the oven at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for about 10 minutes.

8

In the skillet, combine the cooked onions, tomatoes, and garlic, then add fresh basil and lemon juice.

9

Pour in white wine and season with salt and pepper, letting it simmer for 30-40 seconds to a minute.

10

Add cold butter to the sauce, incorporating it slowly to prevent breaking.

11

Finally, add a generous amount of capers to the sauce before plating the dish.

12

Plate the sea bass, ladling the sauce over the top.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingdredging

Equipment Needed

skilletspatulameasuring spoonscutting boardknife

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

fishmilkwheat

Also Known As

Lemon Caper Sea BassPan-Seared Sea Bass

More Sea Bass with Lemon and Capers Videos

(24 videos)

Similar American Videos

(24 videos)

Similar Dishes From Other Cuisines

(23 videos)