PAN FRIED WHOLE STRIPED BASS

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil provides a healthier fat option.

white wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic white wine

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

Chicken broth adds flavor without alcohol.

Clean and scale the striped bass thoroughly under cold water.

Pat the bass dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.

Season the fish inside and out with salt and black pepper.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Add the fish to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes on one side until golden brown.

Carefully flip the fish using a spatula and cook for another 5-7 minutes on the other side.

Add garlic and onion to the skillet, cooking until fragrant, about 2 minutes.

Add ginger and cook for an additional minute.

Add baby tomatoes and cook until they start to soften.

Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the fish before serving.

Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens