Sand Bass Confirmed

A few entries ago I mentioned my husband went fishing and brought home sand bass. I was convinced that he just had the name wrong and it was sea bass. Guess I was the one who was wrong. The first time I cooked it, it came out dry and uneven, compliments of too much time in the oven. The second time, I fried it in the skillet and it was perfect. As with most of the meats lately, my go-to seasonings were salt, pepper, paprika and garlic powder. I think I am turning that mixture into my house blend from now on.
The fish was flaky, flavorful and not overcooked. I served it with sautéed bell peppers and mushrooms, my husbands default veggie side dish. Whenever he decides to start cooking, those two things somehow end up on our plates.