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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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 Highlights include its filet mignon, Ora King salmon and Chilean sea bass. —

Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 19 Dec. 2024 Guests could choose from three entrées: orecchiette and sausage, Chilean sea bass and wild mushroom risotto. —

Erin Clack, People.com, 8 Oct. 2024 Here, one gets hooked on Chilean sea bass with coconut sauce, or on the goat garam masala, curried with spices and yogurt. —

Allana Haynes, Baltimore Sun, 27 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for Chilean sea bass

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1984, in the meaning defined above

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