This easy Bass Recipe with Avocado Salsa is a light and easy meal or makes a fantastic appetizer.
When the temperatures heat up we are always looking for lighter meal options and this sautéed fish is super quick and easy. We topped it with a small batch of our avocado salsa and ate it as an appetizer with tortilla chips. It would also be delicious served as fish tacos or with rice pilaf.
![Bass recipe with avocado salsa for tacos or serve with rice. Platter of fish with avocado salsa.](https://i0.wp.com/www.missinthekitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Bass-Recipe-Image.jpg?w=1200&ssl=1)
Fishing is one of our favorite hobbies and we are lucky enough to have a decent bass pond on the ranch. This recipe will work with any firm white fish that you have on hand.
Ingredients Needed
- Bass or firm white fish (cod, catfish, rockfish)
- Olive Oil
- Minced Garlic
For the Avocado Salsa
- Avocado
- Tomato
- Red Onion
- Bell Pepper
- Poblano Pepper or Jalapeño
- Lime Juice
- Granulated Garlic
- Fresh Ground Pepper
- Kosher Salt
- Cilantro
Step By Step Directions
![Fresh bass recipe sauteed with garlic. White fish filets in a bowl.](https://i0.wp.com/www.missinthekitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Skillet-Bass-Recipe-Image..jpg?w=1200&ssl=1)
Cut the fish into small pieces, removing the skin and any bones.
![Avocado salsa for fish tacos. Bowl of chopped vegetables for avocado salsa.](https://i0.wp.com/www.missinthekitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Bass-with-avocado-salsa-image.jpg?w=1200&ssl=1)
Prepare the avocado salsa by mixing together the diced vegetables, cilantro, lime juice and garlic.
![Fresh avocado salsa for fish tacos. Bowl of avocado salsa.](https://i0.wp.com/www.missinthekitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Avocado-Salsa-for-Fish-Image.jpg?w=1200&ssl=1)
Toss to mix well.
![Cooking fish filets in a skillet with garlic and olive oil.](https://i0.wp.com/www.missinthekitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Easy-Bass-Recipe-Image..jpg?w=1200&ssl=1)
Add olive oil to a skillet and place over low heat. Add the garlic and cook for about 2 minutes, stirring often.
![Fish sauteed in a skillet.](https://i0.wp.com/www.missinthekitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Bass-Skillet-Recipe-Image.jpg?w=1200&ssl=1)
Add the fish fillets and cook, stirring occasionally.
Continue to cook until fish is flaky and reaches 145° using a digital meat thermometer.
![Black oval platter with fish and avocado salsa.](https://i0.wp.com/www.missinthekitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Bass-Recipe-photo.jpg?w=1200&ssl=1)
Spoon onto a platter and top with avocado salsa.
Serve with tortilla chips, taco shells or rice pilaf.
Recipe Notes
Storage: Fish and avocado are best stored separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator up to 1 day.
Reheat: Fish can be reheated in a skillet lightly coated with olive oil over low heat. Stir often until heated through.
![Avocado Salsa with fresh bass. Closeup of fish with avocado salsa.](https://i0.wp.com/www.missinthekitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Bass-Recipe-with-avocado-salsa-Image..jpg?w=1200&ssl=1)
Fresh fish makes a healthy and delicious meal. Add this bass recipe with avocado salsa to the menu for a light and refreshing meal or quick appetizer.
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Bass Recipe
![Platter with fish topped with avocado salsa.](https://i0.wp.com/www.missinthekitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Bass-Recipe-with-avocado-salsa-recipe-image-F.jpg?resize=720%2C405&ssl=1)
This easy Bass Recipe with Avocado Salsa is a light and easy meal or makes a fantastic appetizer.
Ingredients
- 1 pound bass filets (or other firm white fish)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced - about 1 tablespoon
- ½ cup diced avocado
- ½ cup diced tomatoes
- ½ cup diced red onion
- ½ cup diced poblano peppers or jalapeños
- ½ cup diced bell peppers
- ½ cup chopped cilantro
- Juice of ½ lime
- 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Prepare the avocado salsa by mixing together the diced vegetables, cilantro, lime juice and garlic.
- Toss to mix well.
- Add olive oil to a skillet and place over low heat. Add the garlic and cook for about 2 minutes, stirring often.
- Add the fish fillets and cook, stirring occasionally.
- Continue to cook until fish is flaky and reaches 145° using a digital meat thermometer.
- Spoon onto a platter and top with avocado salsa.
Serve with tortilla chips, taco shells or rice pilaf.
Notes
Storage: Fish and avocado are best stored separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator up to 1 day.
Reheat: Fish can be reheated in a skillet lightly coated with olive oil over low heat. Stir often until heated through.
Double recipe as needed.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 360Total Fat: 17gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 81mgSodium: 344mgCarbohydrates: 18gFiber: 4gSugar: 11gProtein: 34g
Nutritional calculations are estimated and may not be accurate.
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