Seared Chilean Sea Bass with Pesto

Name: Seared Chilean Sea Bass with Pesto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 4 Chilean Sea Bass fillets, unwrapped and defrosted overnight in fridge; ½ tsp salt; ½ tsp black pepper; 4 tbsp salted butter, divided; 4 tsp basil pesto; Pinch of chili flakes (optional); Zest of 1 lemon; 1lb cooked pasta tossed in 2/3 cup basil pesto; 3 cups fresh basil, packed; ⅓ cup pine nuts; ½ cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated; 1 ½ tsp salt; ½ tsp sugar; 2 cloves garlic; 3 tbsp lemon juice (from 1 large lemon); ¾ cup olive oil

For a restaurant-quality meal that's easy to make at home in around 30 minutes, try this seared Chilean Sea Bass with Pesto recipe.

This dish is simple yet elegant, with succulent sea bass fillets seared to perfection and served over a bed of al dente pasta tossed with homemade basil pesto. The thick, skin-on fillets have a mild, buttery flavour and flaky texture that pairs beautifully with the fresh and fragrant pesto sauce.

You'll love how quick and easy it is to prepare this gourmet meal for your family or friends. Try it tonight!