Pan Seared Rockfish or Striped Bass Recipe by Kristin King

Pan Seared Rockfish or Striped Bass Recipe

Rockfish, or striped bass, flock to the waters off of the Hampton Roads coast during the cold winter months. These fish are plentiful, tasty and cheap. The most important part about preparing fresh fish is that simplicity is best. In this recipe, thick rockfish fillets are seasoned with nothing more than sea salt, black pepper and a sprinkling of Old Bay seasoning. The fillets are then seared in a hot pan until crisp on the outside and tender and flaky on the inside.

Rockfish is a local delicacy that everyone should try. This hearty white fish is similar to halibut in taste and texture, with a little hint of swordfish flavor. Because of the durability of this fish, any cooking method will be good from frying to grilling. This recipe is more of a method and can be used with any sturdy white fish fillets.

You can view this recipe here: Pan Seared Rockfish or Striped Bass Recipe by Kristin King