Pan-Seared Bass with Crumble Topping
A German-inspired dish featuring pan-seared bass with a crunchy crumble topping. This quick and easy meal is perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- ●4 fillets (6 oz each) bass
- ●1 package (thawed) flaky pastryfor crumble topping
- ●2 tablespoons butter
- ●1 medium, sliced onion
- ●1 teaspoon caraway seeds
- ●to taste salt
- ●to taste pepper
- ●4 lemon wedges
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2
Season bass fillets with salt, pepper, and caraway seeds.
- 3
Heat butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- 4
Add bass fillets to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until cooked through.
- 5
Transfer skillet to the preheated oven and bake for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until cooked through.
- 6
Meanwhile, prepare crumble topping by mixing flaky pastry, a pinch of salt, and a tablespoon of water in a bowl until crumbly.
- 7
Remove skillet from the oven and top each bass fillet with a spoonful of crumble topping.
- 8
Return skillet to the oven and bake for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until crumble topping is golden brown.
- 9
Serve immediately, with lemon wedges on the side.