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Lemon Butter Chilean Sea Bass

What’s Cooking in Gail’s Kitchen? Bright Ideas: Lemon Butter Chilean Sea Bass! Anyone, besides me, a fan of butter on seafood? Lobster. Crab Legs. Chilean Sea Bass. Shrimp. Scallops. You name it…if the seafood is slightly sweet, mild in flavor, moist and tender, or flaky yet firm, I practically kick everything else to the curb in favor of rich and decadent seafood. Now that I live in Florida, I can stretch my palate a bit with fresh seafood harvested or caught off the coastline. Not only does it support local fishermen, it also puts me in touch with seafood retail markets that thrive on this economy. And, yes, I’m spoiled. Some of the vendors even come directly to my community on a weekly basis. I see more fish in my future.

LEMON BUTTER CHILEAN SEA BASS

Ingredients:

2 8-ounce Chilean Sea Bass fillets

1/4 cup salted butter

1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

1/8 teaspoon parsley flakes

Juice of fresh 1/2 lemon

Instructions:

Preheat gas grill to 400°. Form a piece of aluminum foil into a baking sheet to accommodate the fillets. Be sure to raise the sides to contain the buttery juices. Spray foil with nonstick oil. Set aside. In a microwave-safe dish, warm the salted butter. Add garlic powder, parsley flakes, and lemon juice. Gently whisk. Wash Chilean sea bass fillets; pat dry with a paper towel. Before placing the fillets on the foil, brush both sides with melted lemon butter. Save the extra butter mixture for serving. Grill the Chilean Sea Bass for 5-6 minutes with the lid closed to maintain the internal temperature. Turn the grilled sea bass and repeat cooking time 5-6 minutes longer for even grilling. Brush with remaining butter mixture. Serve immediately.

Lemon Butter Chilean Sea Bass

What’s Cooking in Gail’s Kitchen? Bright Ideas: Lemon Butter Chilean Sea Bass! Anyone, besides me, a fan of butter on seafood? Lobster. Crab Legs. Chilean Sea Bass. Shrimp. Scallops. You name it…if the seafood is slightly sweet, mild in flavor, moist and tender, or flaky yet firm, I practically kick everything else to the curb in favor of rich and decadent seafood. Now that I live in Florida, I can stretch my palate a bit with fresh seafood harvested or caught off the coastline. Not only does it support local fishermen, it also puts me in touch with seafood retail markets that thrive on this economy. And, yes, I’m spoiled. Some of the vendors even come directly to my community on a weekly basis. I see more fish in my future.

LEMON BUTTER CHILEAN SEA BASS

Ingredients:

2 8-ounce Chilean Sea Bass fillets

1/4 cup salted butter

1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

1/8 teaspoon parsley flakes

Juice of fresh 1/2 lemon

Instructions:

Preheat gas grill to 400°. Form a piece of aluminum foil into a baking sheet to accommodate the fillets. Be sure to raise the sides to contain the buttery juices. Spray foil with nonstick oil. Set aside. In a microwave-safe dish, warm the salted butter. Add garlic powder, parsley flakes, and lemon juice. Gently whisk. Wash Chilean sea bass fillets; pat dry with a paper towel. Before placing the fillets on the foil, brush both sides with melted lemon butter. Save the extra butter mixture for serving. Grill the Chilean Sea Bass for 5-6 minutes with the lid closed to maintain the internal temperature. Turn the grilled sea bass and repeat cooking time 5-6 minutes longer for even grilling. Brush with remaining butter mixture. Serve immediately.

Alberto’s on Fifth in Naples, Florida

Dining Outside the Home: Alberto’s on Fifth in Naples, Florida! There’s nothing that makes me feel more special than dining on white linen tablecloths. Call me crazy, but I simply love it. Now, imagine this table in the mountainous part of Northern Italy where the chef is transforming ordinary food into spectacular dishes. The secret, you wonder? Fresh, local vegetables, pasta, and seafood with fewer processed ingredients. Traditions are important, cutting corners is not. Each dish is a form of art. Creamy mozzarella, salty prosciutto, and fresh basil leaves will literally drive your tastebuds crazy. Listen to the chatter. Crowd-pleasers are everywhere. Linger over the delicious Italian balsamic vinaigrette drizzled over a garden salad. The aromas seduce the palate with a slightly spicy taste. Aging is the secret, of course. But it doesn’t matter what I say, it’s the velvety texture on the tongue that is the judge. Take smaller bites to enjoy the meal longer. It has profound effects that will find you enjoying the meal with satisfying results.

Deep Lagoon Seafood in Naples, Florida

Dining Outside the Home: Deep Lagoon Seafood in Naples, Florida! What is “Real Florida”, you wonder. Ummm, good seafood. Whenever a restaurant is crowded, we default to a seat at the bar. Rule Number #1, the drinks come faster and Rule Number # 2, you can order food from the menu. Here’s another secret, bar space at most restaurants has become de facto dining. Singles love it, couples are intrigued, and bartenders become your new best friend. That was our first experience at Deep Lagoon. No matter how rushed and harried a bartender may appear, grabbing a drink is easy, ordering a snack is fun, but eating a full dinner is elation. The guy on the stool next to you attests that the Chilean Sea Bass is phenomenal. “You should get it.”, he says. Decision made. Grilled asparagus comes with it; like icing on a cake. Be friendly, but not over eager and you’ll create memories that are worth writing about.

Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steak, and Stone Crab in Las Vegas, Nevada

Dining Outside the Home: Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steak, and Stone Crab in Las Vegas, Nevada! Not every restaurant can boast of serving Chilean Sea Bass with class, finesse, and quiet elegance. Joe’s Seafood can, yet they do it without exaggeration. After all, the wide selection of fresh seafood is flown in daily. When the porcelain plate is set before you on a linen tablecloth, without a doubt the chef’s creation of chilean sea bass with miso glaze, bok choy, and shiitake mushroom will color your world. The impeccable service is simply icing on the cake.

Dining Outside the Home: Trevi in Las Vegas, Nevada

Dining Outside the Home: Trevi in Las Vegas, Nevada! There’s something about having dinner on an outdoor patio at the edge of “The Fountain of the Gods” in Caesars Palace. The romantic atmosphere makes everything taste better, which isn’t really a far stretch of the imagination. Classic and Italian dishes are superbly prepared with artistic expression. This is called “attention to detail”. The Roasted Chilean Sea Bass was so buttery and rich it practically melts in your mouth. Take time to enjoy the food, the way Italians do. Soak up the ambience. Order Illy blend espresso at the end of the meal, along with an incredible dessert worthy of sharing. Remember, this is Date Night, and it’s worth it.