Ingredients
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9 oil-packed anchovy fillets, drained
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3 garlic cloves
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1 large serrano chile, seeded
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1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, plus lemon wedges for serving
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1 1/2 cups flat-leaf parsley leaves
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6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
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Salt and freshly ground pepper
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Three 2-pound sea bass, pan-dressed
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18 small thyme sprigs
Directions
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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.
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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.
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Transfer the fish to a large platter and serve with the sauce and lemon wedges.
Make Ahead
The sauce can be refrigerated overnight.
Notes
One Serving 324 Calories, 18 gm Total Fat, 3 gm Saturated Fat, 2 gm Carbohydrates, 0.5 gm Fiber.
Suggested Pairing
A current trend in California wine is low- or no-oak Chardonnay, a retreat from buttery styles and perfect for this delicate, flavorful sea bass.