Chilean sea bass
noun
: patagonian toothfish
also
: antarctic toothfish
In the early 1990s, the mysterious Chilean sea bass, the market name for two little-studied species of Patagonian toothfish and Antarctic toothfish, became the darling of both chefs and diners for its unctuous flesh, which was almost impossible to overcook. —
Caroline Bates
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The 10 large plates on the menu cover a lot of appetites, with careful preparations of beef, duck, lamb, Chilean sea bass and spiced cauliflower.
—USA TODAY, 13 Feb. 2025
Live scallop crudo, albacore tuna with black truffle, Chilean sea bass tempura and whole Mediterranean branzino are all featured on the winter menu.
—Sara Rosenthal, The Denver Post, 12 Feb. 2025
Mains include Chilean sea bass, Peking duck, Toban filet mignon and for dessert, a seasonal raspberry mousse with rose water guimauve dipped in chocolate will be served with fresh raspberries and white chocolate glaze.
—Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2025
Moy said seafood specialties like lobster, Chilean sea bass and abalone are being shipped in starting next week and in the spotlight as menu highlights during the 15-day new year’s celebration through Feb. 2.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 24 Jan. 2025
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USA TODAY, 13 Feb. 2025
Live scallop crudo, albacore tuna with black truffle, Chilean sea bass tempura and whole Mediterranean branzino are all featured on the winter menu.
—Sara Rosenthal, The Denver Post, 12 Feb. 2025
Mains include Chilean sea bass, Peking duck, Toban filet mignon and for dessert, a seasonal raspberry mousse with rose water guimauve dipped in chocolate will be served with fresh raspberries and white chocolate glaze.
—Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2025
Moy said seafood specialties like lobster, Chilean sea bass and abalone are being shipped in starting next week and in the spotlight as menu highlights during the 15-day new year’s celebration through Feb. 2.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 24 Jan. 2025
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