Sauteed Black Sea Bass With Sweet Red Pepper

Preparation

1. Step 1

   Sprinkle fillets with salt and pepper.

2. Step 2

   Pour milk into a shallow bowl and put flour in a flat dish. Dip each fillet in milk and then dredge in the flour, making sure the flour adheres.

3. Step 3

   Heat oil in a nonstick skillet large enough to hold fillets in one layer. Add fillets skin-side down over medium to high heat and cook about 3 minutes or until golden brown on one side. Fast cooking is important.

4. Step 4

   Turn fish pieces and cook until golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes.

5. Step 5

   Transfer fish to a warm serving dish. Add red-pepper cubes to skillet and salt and pepper to taste. Cook and stir over medium heat for about 1 minute. Add shallots and cook briefly but do not brown. Add butter and cook, stirring. Add lemon juice and stir. Pour mixture over fish. Sprinkle with basil and serve immediately.