Grilled Sea Bass with Lemon and Herbs

Grilled sea bass with lemon and herbs is a delightful and flavorful dish that’s perfect for a light and healthy meal. Here’s a recipe with a description of the process:

Ingredients:

For the Sea Bass:

• 4 sea bass fillets (about 6-8 ounces each), skin-on
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 2 lemons, thinly sliced
• Fresh herbs (such as rosemary, thyme, and parsley), chopped
• Lemon wedges, for serving

For the Marinade:

• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. Start by preparing the marinade. In a bowl, whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, honey or maple syrup, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
2. Place the sea bass fillets in a shallow dish or a resealable plastic bag. Pour the marinade over the fish, ensuring it’s evenly coated. Cover the dish or seal the bag and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, but no more than 1 hour. This allows the flavors to infuse into the fish.
3. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Clean and oil the grates to prevent sticking.
4. Remove the sea bass from the marinade, allowing any excess to drip off. Season both sides of the fish fillets with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
5. Place lemon slices on the grill grates to create a bed for the fish. Lay the marinated sea bass fillets on top of the lemon slices.
6. Grill the sea bass for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until the fish is opaque and easily flakes with a fork. The exact cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of the fillets.
7. During the last couple of minutes of grilling, scatter the chopped fresh herbs over the fish and gently press them into the fillets. This will infuse the sea bass with a lovely herbal aroma.
8. Carefully remove the grilled sea bass from the grill, ensuring not to lose the lemon slices underneath.
9. Serve the sea bass hot, garnished with additional fresh herbs and lemon wedges on the side.

Grilled sea bass with lemon and herbs is a light and flavorful dish that’s perfect for a summer cookout or any occasion when you want a delicious and healthy meal. Enjoy!