Recipes

Pan-Fried Bass with Herb Butter

December 26, 2024 / Arkansas / bass / Florida / freshwater / Mississippi / Texas

This pan-fried bass is cooked to golden perfection and topped with a luscious herb butter sauce.

This pan-fried bass is cooked to golden perfection and topped with a luscious herb butter sauce. A quick and satisfying dish using fresh-caught fish.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 4 bass fillets
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (garden-grown)
  • 1 clove garlic, minced (garden-grown)
  • Lemon wedges, for serving

Instructions

  1. Season bass fillets with salt and pepper, then coat lightly with flour.
  2. Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook bass for 3-4 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
  3. Add garlic and parsley to the pan, cooking for 1 minute. Spoon butter over the bass and serve with lemon wedges.

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