Pan-Fried Bass with Herb Butter

This pan-fried bass recipe is a tribute to the rich freshwater traditions of South Carolina, Missouri, Iowa, and Kentucky. Perfectly seared and topped with a luxurious herb butter, this dish is simple yet sophisticated, celebrating the abundance of bass in the region's lakes and rivers.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 4 bass fillets
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley (garden or locally grown)
  • 1 tsp thyme leaves (garden or locally grown)
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Season bass fillets with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook the fillets for 3-4 minutes per side.
  3. Melt butter in the same skillet, add parsley, thyme, and lemon juice.
  4. Pour the herb butter over the fillets before serving.
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