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

Examples of Chilean sea bass in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web 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 At $21, Wild Chilean sea bass is the most expensive item. —

Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 19 June 2024 But there are plenty of seafood offerings on the menu as well, including Chilean sea bass, Diver scallops, sauteed tiger prawns and black mussels with chorizo. —

Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 18 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for Chilean sea bass

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First Known Use

1984, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Chilean sea bass was in 1984

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