(65) POV: Cooking Restaurant Quality Fish (How To Make it at Home)

Introduction

Join Will as he guides you through the art of cooking seabass, paired with a rich and velvety brown butter sauce that's sure to tantalize your taste buds. In this video, you'll witness the step-by-step process of creating a restaurant-worthy dish right in your own kitchen. Will's expertise shines as he prepares and cooks fish to perfection, ensuring it's tender, flaky, and bursting with flavor. But the star of the show is undoubtedly the brown butter sauce. Will reveals the secrets behind achieving that nutty, golden perfection that elevates the seabass to a whole new level of deliciousness. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just embarking on your culinary journey, this video is packed with valuable insights and practical tips that will help you master the art of cooking fish and crafting exquisite sauces. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure with Will as he shares his culinary wisdom and transforms seabass into a gourmet delight. Hit that play button and start cooking up a storm in your kitchen!

Summary

Here are the timestamped section summaries from the video transcript:

• 00:00 🐟 Preparing the Fish

  • Use room temperature pan and salt to render fish skin membrane

  • Dry fish skin thoroughly for crispy skin

  • Portion fish evenly for even cooking

• 01:13 🍳 Cooking the Fish - Part 1

  • Use hot oiled pan and press fish to crisp skin

  • Let fish rest after initial crisping

  • Season fish flesh, not skin

• 03:31 🧈 Making Beurre Blanc Sauce

  • Make brown butter sauce base with garlic, capers, anchovies

  • Add lemon zest and vinegar for acidity

  • Finish with parsley just before serving

• 05:40 🍳 Cooking the Fish - Part 2

  • Cook fish flesh gently once skin is crisped

  • Use butter to regulate pan temperature

  • Check fish is cooked through before serving

• 08:11 🍽 Plating the Dish

  • Add beurre blanc sauce

  • Ensure skin remains crispy

  • Fish should be moist and translucent when perfectly cooked