Chiavi di San Pietro with Lemon Butter Sauce

Ingredients

• 4 Chiavi di San Pietro fillets (about 150g each) (4 sea bass fillets, about 5 ounces each) 4 Chiavi di San Pietro fillets (about 150g each) (4 sea bass fillets, about 5 ounces each)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil (30ml) 2 tablespoons olive oil (30ml)
• Salt and pepper, to taste Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (30g) 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (30g)
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (60g) 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (60g)
• 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 garlic cloves, minced
• Juice of 1 lemon Juice of 1 lemon
• Zest of 1 lemon Zest of 1 lemon
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 320 kcal / 1340 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 20g, 9g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 6g, 0g
• Protein: 30g
• Fiber: 1g
• Salt: 0.5g

Preparation

1. 1.
   Pat dry the sea bass fillets with a paper towel and season them with salt and pepper.
2. 2.
   Dredge the fillets in flour, shaking off any excess.
3. 3.
   Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
4. 4.
   Add the sea bass fillets to the skillet and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the fillets from the skillet and set aside.
5. 5.
   In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
6. 6.
   Stir in lemon juice and lemon zest, and cook for another minute.
7. 7.
   Remove the skillet from heat and stir in chopped parsley.
8. 8.
   Pour the lemon butter sauce over the seared sea bass fillets.
9. 9.
   Serve the Chiavi di San Pietro with lemon butter sauce immediately, garnished with additional parsley if desired.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Sea bass fillets — Make sure to pat them dry before seasoning to ensure a crispy sear.

Tips & Tricks

• For a healthier option, you can substitute olive oil for butter in the lemon sauce.
• Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce for a hint of heat.
• Serve the dish with a side of roasted vegetables for a complete meal.

Serving advice

Serve the seared Chiavi di San Pietro with lemon butter sauce on a warm plate to keep the fish at its best texture. Garnish with fresh parsley for an added pop of color.

Presentation advice

Arrange the seared sea bass fillets on a platter, drizzle the lemon butter sauce over them, and sprinkle with lemon zest and parsley. Serve with a lemon wedge on the side for an extra touch of freshness.