Pan-Seared Striped Bass Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 striped bass fillets (6 oz each)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
• 1 lemon, juiced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 cup white wine
• 2 tablespoons capers
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

1. Pat fish fillets dry and season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Add fillets skin-side up and cook for 4-5 minutes until golden brown.
4. Flip and cook for 3-4 minutes until fish flakes easily.
5. Remove fillets and set aside.
6. Add butter, garlic, and dill to the same pan.
7. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
8. Add white wine and lemon juice, bring to a simmer.
9. Add capers and cook for 1 minute.
10. Return fillets to pan and spoon sauce over them.
11. Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.