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Bass With Glaze Recipe

This recipe delivers flaky, juicy baked bass fillets in just 15 minutes! Fresh bass is seasoned simply with lemon and thyme, then baked to perfection in a hot oven. A quick and creamy glaze of sour cream, mustard, green onions, and pimientos adds a burst of flavor that elevates this dish from simple to spectacular. Perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 258.6 kcal
Protein 66g
Rating 4.7 (3 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Bass With Glaze

  • 2 (6-ounce) bass fillets
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon chopped pimientos
  • 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

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How to Make Bass With Glaze

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Rinse and pat dry 2 (6-ounce) bass fillets.
  3. In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  4. Place fillets in a lightly greased baking dish (8x8 inch).
  5. Pour lemon-thyme mixture over fillets, ensuring they are evenly coated.
  6. Cover the baking dish tightly with foil.
  7. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
  8. While the fish bakes, prepare the glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup sour cream, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 2 tablespoons chopped green onions, and 1 tablespoon chopped pimientos.
  9. Remove the foil from the baking dish.
  10. Spoon the glaze evenly over the baked fillets.
  11. Return to the oven, uncovered, for 2-3 minutes, or until the glaze is lightly browned and bubbly.
  12. Serve immediately. Garnish with extra green onions if desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

26 g

Sugar

1g

Fat

25g

Carbs

0g

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