Seared Bass with Basil
4 Servings / Serving Size: 4 oz.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 lb sea bass filets or any other thick firm white fish
• 4 garlic cloves, thickly sliced
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1 15-oz. can diced tomatoes, drained
• 8 whole basil leaves
• 1/4 tsp dried oregano
• 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 2 tsp sugar
  Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Sprinkle the fish filets with salt and pepper. Sear the fish for 3 minutes per side. Remove from the skillet.
2. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes to the skillet and sauté 30 seconds. Add the tomatoes, basil, and oregano and bring to a boil. Put the fish back in the pan and cook for 7 minutes until it barely flakes.
3. In a small saucepan, combine the vinegar and sugar and cook for 2 minutes until syrupy. To serve, place the tomato basil sauce on each plate. Top with the fish. Drizzle the vinegar and sugar mixture over each filet.