Baked Sea Bass in Wine

Recipes of Fish and Seafoods

Ingredients for Baked Sea Bass in Wine

• 1 (3 lbs.) sea bass, with skin, tail and head (cleaned inside)
• 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 cup dry white wine

Preparation of Baked Sea Bass in Wine

1. Rinse fish thoroughly, and pat dry. Make 3 shallow diagonal cuts in both sides of fish. Brush fish inside and out with melted butter; dust with flour. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.

2. Place fish in a well-greased baking dish; add wine to baking dish. Bake uncovered, at 450ยบ for 30 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork, basting occasionally with pan drippings; add more wine if needed. Transfer to a warm serving platter.