another fresh seafood idea

• 1 ½ pounds striped bass fillets, skinless, cut into serving-size pieces
• 1 tablespoon butter, melted
• 1 tablespoon oil
• salt
• black pepper, freshly ground

Prepare Garlic-Basil Butter and set aside.

Pat fish dry with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper.

In a large nonstick skillet, melt the butter with oil over medium-high heat.

Place the fish in the skillet and cook for about 6 minutes. Gently turn the fish over and cook about 1-2 minutes longer or until done. Serve with Garlic-Basil Butter.

Garlic-Basil Butter

• ½ cup butter, softened
• 1 teaspoon garlic, pressed
• 1 teaspoon fresh basil, minced
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• ⅛ teaspoon salt

In a small bowl, combine butter, garlic, basil, lemon juice and salt. Serve with warm fish.

Contributed by Joyce Taylor

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