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Sea Bass, Languedoc Style

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Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 2

Ingredients

4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 1-inch thick, 8-ounce sea bass fillets or tuna steaks (as seen on Epicurious TV)
12 large garlic cloves, sliced
8 fresh thyme sprigs (left whole)
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Chopped fresh chives or green onion tops

Preparation

  1. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy, large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Season fish with salt and pepper. Add to skillet and sauté until just cooked through, turning occasionally, about 8 minutes. Transfer fish to plates. Reduce heat to medium-low. Add remaining 2 tablespoons oil, garlic and thyme and cook until garlic is golden brown, stirring occasionally, about 4 minutes. Add lemon juice and simmer until liquid thickens slightly, about 1 minute. Season to taste with salt. Spoon sauce, garlic and thyme over fish. Sprinkle with chives and serve.

TagsFrenchEuropeanSea BassBassFishSeafoodGarlicRoot VegetableVegetableThymeHerbs & SpicesMainDinnerGluten FreeNut FreeDairy Free30 Minutes or LessEasySauteBon Appétit
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