Pan roasted sea bass

INGREDIENTS(serves 2)

2 sea bass fillets (4-6oz each)
2 Tbsps chopped chives
1 clove of garlic, minced
Salt and pepper
2 oz butter
2 Tbsps olive oil

METHOD

Mix the butter with chives and garlic. Season
Wrap 2/3 of the butter tightly in cling film in a sausage shape
Place in the freezer
Preheat the oven to 200°C
Heat a large cast iron skillet or thick-bottomed pan.
Add the olive oil
Sear the sea bass fillets skin side up for about 3 minutes
Flip over and cook until seared
Rub the remaining 1/3 of the butter on the fish
Transfer the pan to the hot oven
Roast for 5 minutes
Serve each fillet with a slice of garlic butter decorated with chopped chives.
Serve with green beans and new potatoes