Sea Bass BLT

Prep time: 15 minutes (plus 30 minutes marinating)

Cooking time: 20 minutes

Total time: 35 minutes (plus 30 minutes marinating)

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

For the Seabass:

• 4 sea bass fillets

• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

• Juice and zest of 1 lemon

• smoked paprika

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

For the Herby Mayonnaise:

• 1 cup mayonnaise

• 2 tablespoons fresh herbs (such as parsley, basil, and chives), finely chopped

• Juice of 1/2 a lemon

• Zest of 1 lemon

• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

For the BLT:

• 8 slices of thick-cut bacon

• 4 Individual Ciabatta Bread squares

• 2 large tomatoes, sliced

• 4 butter lettuce leaves, rinsed and dried

Instructions:

1. Season the sea bass fillets with salt, pepper, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, and olive oil. Marinate for 30 minutes in the refrigerator.

2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.

3. Preheat your cast iron pan in the oven at 425 degrees.

4. To make the herby mayonnaise, combine the mayonnaise, fresh herbs, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Stir until well combined, then refrigerate until needed.

5. Pull the pan from the oven and cook the sea bass fillets for 3-4 minutes per side or until cooked through over medium high heat.

6. To assemble the sandwiches, spread a generous amount of the herby mayonnaise on each slice of toasted bread. Layer with lettuce, tomato, grilled sea bass, and crispy bacon. Top with the second slice of bread.

7. Serve your Sea bass BLT with a side of fries or a fresh salad.