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Bass with Basil
Photo: Ernest Porzi

Bass with Basil

7 ingredients 8 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

246
Calories
1g
Protein
26g
Fat
6g
Carbs

Counts 6 of 7 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 6 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Lemon juice of 1 lemon (48ml) 12
Chili 1 tsp (2.7g) 8
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Basil 5 leaves fresh (2.5g) 1
Striped Bass not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds striped bass filets
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • juice of 1 lemon (fresh)
  • 4 – 6 tablespoons butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons basil, finely chopped
  • dash of cayenne pepper

Directions

1

Marinate the fish in the oil and lemon juice for at least 30 minutes before grilling.

2

Grill for 10 – 15 minutes, turning once.

3

The length of time depends upon the thickness of the fillet.

4

Heat the butter in a saucepan and sauté the garlic for about 3 minutes, stirring frequently on low heat.

5

Do not let it brown.

6

Add the basil and a dash of cayenne pepper.

7

Remove from the heat.

8

Drizzle the garlic butter over the top of the fish just before serving.

Recipe sourced from fandom

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