One popular and delicious recipe for bass is pan-seared bass with lemon butter sauce. Here’s a simple recipe you can try:

Ingredients:

• 4 bass fillets (about 6 ounces each)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• Juice of 1 lemon
• Zest of 1 lemon
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Instructions:

1. Pat the bass fillets dry with paper towels and season them with salt and pepper on both sides.
2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Carefully place the bass fillets in the skillet, skin-side down if the skin is still on, and cook for about 4-5 minutes until the skin is crispy and golden brown. Flip the fillets and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
4. Remove the cooked bass fillets from the skillet and set them aside on a serving platter.
5. In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
6. Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the lemon juice and zest. The residual heat in the skillet will warm the sauce without cooking it too much.
7. Drizzle the lemon butter sauce over the cooked bass fillets.
8. Sprinkle the chopped parsley on top for added freshness and flavor.
9. Serve the pan-seared bass with lemon butter sauce immediately while it’s still warm.

You can serve this dish with your choice of sides such as roasted vegetables, steamed rice, or a fresh salad. Enjoy your flavorful bass meal!