Portoroz Sea Bass with Lemon Butter (Portoroški Brancin z Limoninim Maslom)
Portoroški Brancin z Limoninim Maslom, or Portoroz Sea Bass with Lemon Butter, is a classic Slovenian dish that showcases the fresh flavors of the Adriatic Sea. This simple yet elegant recipe is perfect for a special dinner or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
- 4 sea bass fillets
- 2 lemons, juiced and zested
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat.
- Add the lemon juice and zest to the melted butter, and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the sea bass fillets with salt and pepper.
- Place the fillets in the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
- Drizzle the lemon butter sauce over the cooked sea bass fillets before serving.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 15 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 20 minutes
- Total time:
- 35 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 300 per serving
- Protein
- 25g
- Carbohydrates
- 2g
- Fat
- 20g
Supplies
Small saucepan Large skillet
Tools
Cooking spoon Tongs
Serving suggestions
Serve the Portoroški Brancin z Limoninim Maslom with a side of steamed vegetables and a glass of crisp white wine for a complete meal.
Tips & tricks
For the best flavor, use fresh sea bass fillets and high-quality lemons for the lemon butter sauce.
Cost
$20