Pan-Seared Bass with Lemon and Thyme

Name: Pan-Seared Bass with Lemon and Thyme
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 (6 oz) bass fillets; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 lemon; 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper

Fresh bass fillets seared to golden perfection with bright lemon and aromatic thyme, evoking the crisp waters of Broken Bow Lake.

Cuisine: American

Category: Seafood

Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 10 minutes.

Serves 2.

Ingredients

2 (6 oz) bass fillets
2 tbsp olive oil
1 lemon
1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

Step 1: Pat the bass fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Step 3: Place the bass fillets in the skillet and cook for 4 minutes without moving, until golden brown.
Step 4: Flip the fillets and add 2 lemon slices and 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves to the skillet.
Step 5: Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.