GARLIC-LIME SEA BASS

Garlic-Lime Sea Bass image

I was a chef on a dive boat, and this was one of my favorite ways to serve our fresh catch.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 whole garlic bulb
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 large onion, chopped
2 to 3 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 sea bass or grouper fillets (8 ounces each)

Steps:

Remove papery outer skin from garlic (do not peel or separate cloves). Cut top off of bulb. Brush with oil. Wrap in heavy-duty foil. Bake at 425° for 30-35 minutes or until softened. Cool for 10-15 minutes., Reduce heat to 350°. In a small saucepan, melt butter. Squeeze softened garlic into pan. Stir in the onion, lime juice, mustard, salt and pepper. Cook and stir over medium heat until onion is tender. , Arrange the fillets in an ungreased 11x7-in. baking dish; top with onion mixture. Bake, uncovered, for 30-35 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198 calories, Fat 14g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 353mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 12g protein.