LEMON AND THYME SEARED BLACK BASS

Lemon and Thyme Seared Black Bass image

Provided by Aaron McCargo Jr.

Time 13m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 (6-ounce) portions black bass, skin-on
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon freshly cracked black pepper
2 tablespoons grapeseed oil
2 sprigs fresh thyme
1 tablespoon butter
1 lemon, juiced

Steps:

Season the fish with salt and pepper.
In a large saute pan over medium-high heat, add the oil. Put the fish, skin side down, into the pan.
Press firmly with a spatula to prevent the skin from curling. Sear for 3 to 4 minutes, then flip. Add the thyme sprigs, the butter and the lemon juice. Cook for an additional 4 minutes. Baste the fish for 30 seconds. Remove the fish from pan and arrange on a platter to serve.
Cook's Note: Score the skin side of the fish, to prevent it from curling during the cooking.