Grilled Sea Bass with Parsley-Anchovy Sauce

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By Kimbal Musk

and Hugo Matheson

Updated on November 2, 2015

Total Time:

45 mins

Yield:

6

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Ingredients

9 oil-packed anchovy fillets, drained
3 garlic cloves
1 large serrano chile, seeded
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, plus lemon wedges for serving
1 1/2 cups flat-leaf parsley leaves
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
Salt and freshly ground pepper
Three 2-pound sea bass, pan-dressed
18 small thyme sprigs

Directions

In a food processor, combine the anchovies, garlic, serrano and lemon juice and process until finely chopped. Add the parsley and pulse until finely chopped. Add the 6 tablespoons of olive oil, season the sauce with salt and pepper and pulse just to combine. Transfer to a bowl.
Light a grill. Make 3 slashes in both sides of each fish at 2-inch intervals; be sure to slice to the bone. Tuck a thyme sprig into each slash. Season the fish with salt and pepper; brush with oil. Brush the grate with oil and grill the fish over high heat, turning once, until it flakes easily with a fork, about 15 minutes. Alternatively, preheat the broiler and position a rack 10 inches from the heat. Place the fish on a sturdy baking sheet, brush generously with oil and broil, turning once, about 20 minutes.
Transfer the fish to a large platter and serve with the sauce and lemon wedges.