Sea Bass Recipe with Honey BBQ Seasoning
This Sea Bass recipe with Honey BBQ Seasoning is a show stopper. Your taste buds will love this pan seared Chilean sea bass for its buttery and flaky texture, the subtle smoky flavor of the seasoning and sweetness of the honey drizzle. Pair this amazing seared sea bass Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes, Rosemary Sweet Potato Mash , Garlic Turmeric Rice or your favorite vegetables for a complete meal.
Original Post: January 2023 | Posted Updated: February 2026
Sea bass can be found at your local meat market or a grocery store that carries fresh seafood. However Chilean sea bass can carry a hefty price tag. I found the best prices to be at Costco. Costco runs about $35.00 for a pound. (FYI, this is 2022 pricing)
This recipe is great for 2 people. It’s perfect for an elegant dinner or celebrating a special occasion like New Years Eve, Valentine’s Day or a date night in.
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Why this pan seared sea bass recipe works
- Just like my Rosemary Salmon, Almond Crusted Cod, Middle Eastern Salmon and Salmon with Lemon and Dill, this Chilean sea bass recipe cooks up fast in under 20 minutes.
- This chilean sea bass recipe takes just a few ingredients such as fresh dill, honey, lemon and honey bbq seasoning.
- This is the best sea bass recipe because of the sweet and smoky flavors. I love to use Flavor God’s Honey BBQ Rub but any honey BBQ seasoning would work.
- Money saving. Cooking sea bass at home is the way to go because it’s way more affordable than ordering it at a restaurant.
Ingredients you’ll need
- Extra virgin olive oil.
- Chilean sea bass.
- Honey BBQ seasoning. I use Flavor God but any type of honey bbq seasoning will work.
- Lemon slices.
- Kosher salt.
- Chopped dill.
- Honey.
How to make this Sea Bass Recipe
Normally I would say start with seasoning the fish skin side down. But since my fish was kind of an odd shape, you can slice it into 3 or 4 pieces and season the sides instead.
Step One: Start with preheating a large skillet on medium heat. Add the olive oil to the pan. Season fish with the honey bbq and a dash of salt.
Step Two: Place fish in a single layer in the pan and turn the heat down to low. Sear for 4 minutes or until golden brown and then carefully flip it over. Season the other side of the sea bass. Let sear for 2 minutes.
Step Three: Drizzle the honey over the fish. Add the dill on top and then squeeze the lemon on top and set the lemon wedges on top. Let the sea bass cook for another 3 minutes.
Step Four: When done, remove it from the heat and transfer to a warm plate to serve immediately. Add another touch of salt if needed.
Storing and reheating
Store the pan seared Chilean sea bass in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes.
Helpful tips
- I use Honey BBQ seasoning from Flavor God because their seasonings are clean, low in sodium and pack a lot of flavor. If you don’t have this and are looking for another substitute, you can use any type of honey bbq spice or rub.
- Pat the fish dry first. This will help with the caramelization.
- Like all fish, sea bass is delicate. Use a non-stick pan.
- Do not over cook the Chilean sea bass. When it’s opaque, it’s done.
Serving suggestions
- Serve it along with cauliflower rice or Cauliflower Tabbouleh.
- With roasted vegetables such as Cumin Sweet Potatoes, Roasted Red Potatoes and Broccoli, Roasted Brussel Sprouts and Carrots or Rosemary Carrots.
- A simple green salad or on top of my Goat Cheese and Pomegranates Salad or my Murasaki Sweet Potato Salad.
- In warm tortillas to make delicious fish tacos.
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Sea Bass Recipe with Honey BBQ Seasoning
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Equipment
- large non stick skillet
- tongs or a spatula
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin
- 1 pound chilean sea bass cut into 3-4 filets
- 2 1/2 teaspoons honey bbq seasoning
- 4 lemon slices
- kosher salt as needed
- 2 tablespoons dill chopped
- 4 teaspoons honey
Instructions
- Preheat a large skillet on medium heat. Pour in the olive oil. Season the sea bass filets with the honey bbq and a dash of salt.
- Place the filets in the pan and turn the heat down to low. Sear for 4 minutes and then carefully flip it over. Season the other side of the sea bass. Let sear for 2 minutes.
- Drizzle the honey over the fish. Add the dill on top and then squeeze the lemon on top and set the lemon wedges on top. Let the sea bass cook for another 3 minutes.
- When done, remove it from the heat and serve immediately. Add another touch of salt if needed.
- Enjoy!
Notes
- I use Honey BBQ seasoning from Flavor God because their seasonings are clean, low in sodium and pack a lot of flavor. If you don’t have this and are looking for another substitute, you can use any type of honey bbq spice or rub.
- Pat the fish dry first. This will help with the caramelization.
- Like all fish, sea bass is delicate. Use a non-stick pan.
- Do not over cook the Chilean sea bass. When it’s opaque, it’s done.
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