Ingredients

• 4 (6-ounce) center cut fillets Chilean sea bass
• 2 tablespoons ghee or clarified butter
• 2 tablespoons chopped chives or scallions

Spicy Soy Sauce (bottled or follow the recipe below)

·         1/3 cup soy sauce

·         1/3 cup rice wine vinegar

·         2 tablespoons sugar

·         ¼ teaspoon powdered garlic

·         ½ teaspoon powdered onion

·         ½ teaspoon powdered ginger

·         ½ teaspoon five-spice powder

·         ½ to 1 teaspoon ground cayenne, chile pepper or habanero

·         1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil

Directions

Brush the flesh side of each sea bass fillet with spicy soy sauce. Let sit for 5-10 minutes.

In a large sauté pan over medium heat, add the ghee and heat to a slight smoke. Sear the sea bass flesh side down for 4-5 minutes. The fish should have a golden color. Turn the fish and cook for an additional another 3-4 minutes.

Remove from the pan and set on serving plates.

Add two tablespoons of water and one tablespoon of spicy soy sauce to the pan. Reduce while stirring to a sauce consistency and spoon a teaspoon or so over each fillet. Garnish with the chives and serve immediately.