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Pan Roasted Sea Bass with Tomato & Capers

Capers and tomatoes with pan roasted sea bass. YUM!!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 3 - 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 pint grape tomatoes washed and halved
  • 2 tablespoons capers rinsed and chopped
  • tablespoons fresh oregano chopped
  • teaspoons balsamic vinegar good quality
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • pounds Chilean sea bass filets cut up to 3 or 4 steaks
  • cup all purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin
  • 2 cloves garlic sliced thin

Instructions

  • Preheat your over to 450°F.
  • Combine the tomatoes, capers, oregano, balsamic vinegar, ½ teaspoon of salt and ¼ teaspoon of pepper in a mixing bowl.
  • I like to season the flour with salt and pepper and then dredge the fillets in it. Be sure to knock off any excess flour from the fillets. If you don't, the fish will stick and the flour will burn and make a mess in the pan.
  • Heat an ovenproof pan, large enough to hold all the fillets without touching, over medium-high heat. Add the oil and heat until shimmering hot.
  • Add the fish filets being sure they are not touching or crowded.
  • Cook until the fish browns and no longer sticks to the pan, about 3 minutes.
    Don't play with the fish while it is browning or you will pull it apart. When the fish sears, it should release easily from the pan.
  • Flip the fish over using a wide fish spatula if you have one.
  • Add the garlic to the pan and continue cooking until the garlic starts to brown but don't let it burn.
    This should take all of 30 seconds.
  • Add the tomato mixture to the pan but not on top of the fish.
  • Stick the pan into the oven and roast until the fish is perfectly cooked.
    How will you know when it is perfectly cooked?
    When it is firm to the touch and opaque in the center. This may take anywhere from 3 to 6 minutes depending on the thickness of the fish.
  • As with just about everything you cook, let the fish rest a few minutes before serving with the tomato, garlic mixture spooned over it.