Ingredients

1 cup mixed fresh soft herbs (sage, parsley, basil, chives), coarsely chopped

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Four 4-ounce striped bass or rockfish fillets, skin off

1 egg white, lightly whisked

Preparation

Spread the herbs and salt and pepper on alarge platter. Brush each fillet with the egg white, then dredge in the herbs.

In a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, sear the fillets 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until cooked through and the flesh just begins to flake.