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Striped Bass with Browned Hazelnut Butter, Lemon, and Parsley

This elegant pan-fried striped bass dish is a masterclass in balancing textures and delicate flavours. The firm, white flesh of the fish is perfectly complemented by the crunch of toasted hazelnuts and a rich, golden butter sauce. It is a sophisticated choice for a weekday dinner or a weekend dinner party, offering a restaurant-quality finish with very little effort in the kitchen.

As a healthy, protein-rich main course, this recipe relies on fresh, seasonal ingredients to shine. The addition of bright lemon zest and flat-leaf parsley cuts through the richness of the browned butter, creating a beautifully balanced plate. Serve it simply with steamed green beans or crushed new potatoes to soak up every drop of the fragrant nut butter sauce.

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Ingredients for Striped Bass with Browned Hazelnut Butter, Lemon, and Parsley

  • 4 4-to 140g striped bass or branzino fillets with skin

  • Coarsely ground mixed peppercorns

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided

  • 60g coarsely chopped toasted hazelnuts

  • 1 tablespoon chopped italian parsley

  • 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon peel

  • Lemon wedges

How to make Striped Bass with Browned Hazelnut Butter, Lemon, and Parsley

Sprinkle fillets with salt and ground peppercorns. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add fillets, flesh side down. Cook until browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Turn fillets over; cook until opaque in centre, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to plates; cover to keep warm.

Add hazelnuts to same skillet over medium heat. Toast until golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Add 45ml butter and cook until golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Divide sauce among fillets; sprinkle with parsley and grated lemon peel. Serve with lemon wedges.

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  • 16 janvier 2026 | Publié à l'origine

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