Sous Vide Sea Bass: Temperature & Time Guide
Sea bass is prized for its buttery fat, which overcooking destroys. Sous vide at 126°F keeps it moist and silky — the texture you pay restaurant prices for.
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Anova Precision Cooker 3.0
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| Anova Precision Cooker 3.0 | A circulator with an on-device screen makes it easy to dial these exact temps without touching your phone — our top pick for precision cooking. | View → |
| Instant-read meat thermometer | Use one to verify your water bath and spot-check the finish — a $15 probe removes all guesswork. | View → |
Anova Precision Cooker 3.0
Editor’s PickA circulator with an on-device screen makes it easy to dial these exact temps without touching your phone — our top pick for precision cooking.
- + On-device temperature control
- + 1100W heats fast
- + Recipe library for temps
- − Premium price
- − Some app features paywalled
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Use one to verify your water bath and spot-check the finish — a $15 probe removes all guesswork.
- + Verifies actual temperature
- + Cheap insurance
- − Not needed if your circulator is accurate
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Buying advice
Season with salt, olive oil, and herbs, cook at 126°F for 25-30 minutes. Crisp the skin in a hot pan if skin-on, or finish with a citrus beurre blanc straight from the bag juices.
FAQ
What temperature for sous vide sea bass?
126°F (52°C) for 25-30 minutes — buttery and medium-cooked.
What about the skin?
Sous vide first, then crisp the skin in a hot pan for 60-90 seconds — best of both.
What sauce pairs well?
Citrus beurre blanc, brown butter with capers, or a light miso glaze.
Ready to cook perfectly?
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Anova Precision Cooker 3.0
A circulator with an on-device screen makes it easy to dial these exact temps without touching your phone — our top pick for precision cooking.
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