Bass with Basil

Desription

• Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group

Ingredients

• 2 pounds striped bass filets
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• juice of 1 lemon (fresh)
• 4 – 6 tablespoons butter
• 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons basil, finely chopped
• dash of cayenne pepper

Directions

1. Marinate the fish in the oil and lemon juice for at least 30 minutes before grilling.
2. Grill for 10 – 15 minutes, turning once.
3. The length of time depends upon the thickness of the fillet.
4. Heat the butter in a saucepan and sauté the garlic for about 3 minutes, stirring frequently on low heat.
5. Do not let it brown.
6. Add the basil and a dash of cayenne pepper.
7. Remove from the heat.
8. Drizzle the garlic butter over the top of the fish just before serving.