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Grilled Sea Bass Recipe

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This grilled sea bass recipe delivers tender, perfectly cooked fillets with a crispy skin and a flavorful lemon chive butter finish. Ideal for a healthy, elegant meal, it combines simple seasoning and precise grilling techniques to bring out the best in this delicate fish.

Ingredients

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Sea Bass Fillets

  • 4 sea bass fillets
  • 1 Tablespoon avocado oil
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper

Lemon Chive Butter

  • 4 Tablespoons salted butter (softened)
  • 1 lemon (zested)
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh chives (minced)

Instructions

  1. Preheat grill: Set up your grill for two-zone cooking with an overall temperature of around 350°F (175°C). This setup allows for both direct searing and indirect cooking for perfect results.
  2. Season sea bass: Drizzle the sea bass fillets with avocado oil, then sprinkle evenly with Kosher salt and black pepper to enhance the natural flavors of the fish.
  3. Sear sea bass: Place the fillets flesh-side down on clean grill grates sprayed with avocado oil. Sear for about 2 minutes, then rotate the fillets another 2 minutes to get a nice crust. Flip to skin-side down and repeat the searing process to crisp the skin.
  4. Finish over indirect heat: Move the fillets to the cooler side of the grill and close the lid. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C), ensuring the fish is cooked through but still moist.
  5. Make lemon chive butter: In a medium bowl, combine softened salted butter with lemon zest and minced fresh chives. Stir until thoroughly mixed and ready to enhance the hot fish.
  6. Serve and enjoy: Place a spoonful of the lemon chive butter on each fillet just before removing them from the grill. Transfer to a serving platter and serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.

Notes

  • For the two-zone grill setup, dedicate one side to direct heat and the other to indirect heat for proper cooking control.
  • Make sure grill grates are clean and lightly oiled to prevent the fish from sticking.
  • Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness to avoid overcooking.
  • Serve with seasonal grilled vegetables or a light salad for a complete meal.

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