Best 3 Pan Fried Largemouth Bass With Lemon Garlic Herb Butter Sauce Recipes
Pan-fried largemouth bass with lemon garlic herb butter sauce is a classic dish that is sure to impress your family and friends. This dish is a great way to showcase the delicate flavor of largemouth bass and all it takes are a few simple ingredients that you probably already have on hand. The combination of crispy skin, flaky fish, and a tangy lemon garlic herb butter sauce creates a mouthwatering dish that is perfect for any occasion. In this article, we will provide you with a step-by-step guide on how to make this delicious recipe, including ingredient list, cooking instructions, and tips for achieving the perfect pan-fried largemouth bass.
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PAN-FRIED LEMON POTATOES
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories side-dish
Time 55m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place the potatoes in a large sauce pan and cover with cold water. Add the garlic, rosemary sprigs and lemon half to the water and season well with salt. Place over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork, about 15 minutes. Drain well and immediately cut the potatoes into halves. Place on a plate to allow the steam to escape. Allow to cool for 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, to make the seasoning salt, mix together the lemon zest, chopped rosemary and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a small bowl. Set aside
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the oil and heat until it shimmers when it swirls in the skillet. Add the potatoes cut-side down to the skillet. Do not overcrowd the skillet. This may be done in 2 batches. Cook until the bottom of the potatoes are a deep golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Using a metal spatula, flip the potatoes and cook on the second side for an additional 3 minutes. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate and drain well. Sprinkle with the seasoning salt and serve warm.
FRESH FRIED LARGEMOUTH BASS
Steps:
- Place bass in a bowl. Add salt and cover with water. Cover and let sit for 30 minutes to draw out all blood. Rinse bass thoroughly to remove salt. Pat dry with paper towels.
- Heat oil in a deep-fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Place cornmeal, flour, seasoned salt, paprika, and pepper in a gallon-sized plastic bag. Zip and shake until evenly combined.
- Drop 2 pieces of bass into the bag, zip, and shake to coat. Transfer to a plate. Repeat with remaining bass.
- Fry bass in the preheated deep fryer for 3 minutes per batch. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 419.3 calories, Carbohydrate 20.4 g, Cholesterol 77 mg, Fat 26.7 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 23.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 3799 mg, Sugar 0.4 g
PAN-FRIED STRIPED BASS WITH LEMON SAUCE
Pan-frying is best for thinner fillets and steaks, or for whole fish that are no more than 1 inch thick. Season the fish with salt and pepper and other seasonings such as chopped fresh herbs or crushed spices as desired. For skinless fillets, heat a heavy sauté or frying pan until quite hot; add just enough oil, clarified butter, or a mix of oil and whole butter to cover the bottom of the pan. Carefully add the fish and cook over medium-high heat for 3 minutes (4 to 5 minutes for whole fish) and then turn. Cook for another 3 minutes and test for doneness. Remove the fish from the pan when it is just slightly underdone, as it will continue cooking in the residual heat. When cooking fish with skin, add more fat to the pan, about 1/8 inch deep. Put the fish into the pan skin side down. The skin will shrink while it cooks, pulling the fish up from the bottom of the pan. To keep the skin next to the hot pan (which is necessary to crisp it), weigh the fillets down with a foil-wrapped skillet that is slightly smaller than the one used for the cooking. This will hold the fillets fl at and ensure even crisping of the skin. Cook the fillets on their skin for the majority of the time, about 5 to 7 minutes, depending on their thickness, then turn them and cook on the flesh side for just another minute or two, or until done. Remember that the pan must be quite hot before the fish is added; this will keep it from sticking. Also, don't crowd the fish or it will sweat and give off liquid, ruining any chances of browning and crisping. Lastly, don't overcook the fish. A quick pan sauce can be made aft er you have removed the fish and poured off the cooking fat. Add tomato sauce to the hot pan and stir in all the brown bits left on the pan for added flavor, or deglaze the hot pan with wine or lemon juice and finish with a swirl of butter or extra-virgin olive oil and a handful of herbs. Add a handful of toasted nuts for flavor and texture. The striped bass fishery, once endangered, has fully recovered and is now flourishing. This fish is especially delicious with its skin left on and sautéed until brown and crispy.
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- For the sauce, whisk together: 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon lemon zest, 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, Salt, Fresh-ground black pepper.
- Taste for salt and lemon juice and adjust as desired. The sauce will separate as it sits; this is not a problem.
- Season: 4 pieces striped bass, skin on (4 to 6 ounces each) with: Salt, Fresh-ground black pepper.
- Choose a heavy-bottomed pan for frying the fish. Take another, slightly smaller pan that will fit into the pan for the fish, and wrap its bottom with foil. This pan will be used as a weight to hold the fish flat against the frying pan to ensure that all of the skin will cook and crisp. (You will see the fish contract when it goes into the hot pan, as the skin shrinks on contact with the heat.) Warm the larger pan over medium-high heat. When hot, pour in: Olive oil, enough to generously coat the bottom.
- Add the pieces of bass, skin side down, and place the foil-wrapped pan on top of the fish. Cook until the skin is brown and crispy, about 7 minutes. Check now and then to see that the fish is indeed browning, but not overbrowning. Adjust the heat up or down to speed up or slow down the cooking as needed. When the skin is browned, remove the top pan and turn the fish. Cook for another minute or so, until the fish is just cooked through, but is still moist and tender inside. Meanwhile whisk the lemon sauce together again and pour it onto a warm plate. Serve the fish skin side up, on top of the sauce.
- Garnish the fish with a couple spoonfuls of chopped tender herbs such as parsley, chives, chervil, cilantro, or basil.
- Soak, rinse, and squeeze dry a tablespoon or so of capers. When the fish is cooked add the capers to the hot pan and sauté for a minute or two. Remove with a slotted spoon and scatter over the fish.
- Make a Beurre Blanc (Warm Butter Sauce; page 228) instead of the olive oil sauce.
Tips:
- Choose fresh, firm largemouth bass fillets for the best flavor and texture.
- Pat the fish fillets dry before cooking to ensure they crisp up nicely and not become soggy.
- Season the fish fillets generously with salt and pepper, as well as any other desired seasonings, to enhance their flavor.
- Use a non-stick skillet to prevent the fish from sticking and breaking apart.
- Cook the fish fillets over medium heat to ensure they cook evenly without burning.
- Flip the fish fillets carefully halfway through cooking to ensure even cooking on both sides.
- Make sure the fish fillets are cooked through before removing them from the skillet. The internal temperature should reach 145°F (63°C) as measured with a food thermometer.
- Serve the pan-fried largemouth bass immediately with the lemon garlic herb butter sauce for the best flavor.
Conclusion:
Pan-fried largemouth bass with lemon garlic herb butter sauce is an easy and delicious seafood dish that is perfect for any occasion. The tender and flaky fish is perfectly complemented by the tangy and flavorful lemon garlic herb butter sauce. This dish is sure to impress your friends and family, and it is a great way to enjoy the fresh catch of the day.
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