Sea Bass 5 Ways
Salt baked, pan roasted, braised, broiled, or pan fried.
Nov 21, 2023
Sea bass is a versatile and chameleon-like fish with a texture that's tender and flaky, and flavor that's buttery and mild, similar to cod. There are countless ways to cook sea bass, so we chose five techniques that are easy to execute and will wow your dinner guests — and the amount of equipment and cleanup is minimal for each.
When cooking sea bass, or any fish, the most important thing to remember is to keep your fish cold and dry while you store it. I like to salt the fish about an hour before I cook it. Salting the fish draws excess moisture to the surface so you get better color when you roast or sear the fish. It also helps firm up the flesh, which makes it easier to handle when you are cooking it.
5 ways to cook sea bass
AUTHOR
Chef Bradford Thompson's culinary palate was formed by his summers spent lobster trapping and picking fresh blueberries with his grandmother on the coast of Maine. The classically trained chef has worked in the kitchens of such culinary luminaries as Vincent Guerithault, Alessandro Stratta, and Daniel Boulud. After being named a Best New Chef by Food & Wine in 2004, he won a James Beard Award as the Executive Chef at Mary Elaine's in 2006. Since leaving the back of the house, Thompson, a Level 1 Certified Sommelier, founded Bellyfull Hospitality, a full-service culinary/hospitality consulting company. He's also an instructor at the ICC Food Business Program and the ICE Restaurant Management program, where he teaches and inspires the next generation of restaurateurs. A diehard sports fan, Thompson can often be found in the MetLife Stadium parking lot, tailgating and cheering on his beloved New York Giants, whom he has cooked for several times.
