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Recipe Pairing

Spring Herb and Lemon Butter Arctic Char with Bourbon Citrus Glaze

A light and flavorful spring seafood dish featuring pan-seared arctic char accented with fresh herbs, lemon butter, and a subtle bourbon citrus glaze that complements the delicate fish.

Best Pairing Answer

The best bourbon pairing for Spring Herb and Lemon Butter Arctic Char with Bourbon Citrus Glaze is Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year. Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year complements this arctic char dish and its pan searing profile. It has fruit notes help bridge the brighter flavors, touches of sweetness soften acidity.

Spring Herb and Lemon Butter Arctic Char with Bourbon Citrus Glaze

The Recipe

Ingredients & Instructions

Everything you need to make this dish at home.

Ingredients

  • 4 (6 oz) arctic char fillets, skin on
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • Zest and juice of 1 lemon
  • 2 tbsp bourbon
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. In a small saucepan, combine bourbon, honey, lemon juice, and zest. Simmer over medium heat until reduced by half and slightly syrupy. Set aside.
  2. Season arctic char fillets with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place fillets skin side down and cook for 4-5 minutes until skin is crisp.
  4. Flip fillets and add butter, garlic, thyme, and parsley to the pan. Spoon melted herb butter over fish while cooking for another 3-4 minutes until cooked through.
  5. Remove fish from pan and drizzle bourbon citrus glaze over the top before serving.
  6. Garnish with additional fresh herbs and lemon wedges if desired.

Top Matches

Best Bourbon Pairings for Spring Herb and Lemon Butter Arctic Char with Bourbon Citrus Glaze

Ranked bourbon recommendations for this recipe.

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Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year

Wheated Bourbon 53.50% ABV For Spring Herb and Lemon Butter Arctic Char with Bourbon Citrus Glaze

Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year complements this arctic char dish and its pan searing profile. It has fruit notes help bridge the brighter flavors, touches of sweetness soften acidity.

Caramel, Oak, Vanilla Leather, Dark Fruit, Tobacco
Pairing Score 91%
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87%

Angel’s Envy Rye

Barrel Finished Rye 50.00% ABV For Spring Herb and Lemon Butter Arctic Char with Bourbon Citrus Glaze

Angel’s Envy Rye works as a bridge pairing for this arctic char dish because it shares key flavor cues with the pan searing preparation. It has fruit notes help bridge the brighter flavors, touches of sweetness soften acidity.

Caramel, Oak, Spice Molasses, Tropical Fruit, Vanilla
Pairing Score 87%
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87%

Eagle Rare Standard

Bourbon 45.00% ABV For Spring Herb and Lemon Butter Arctic Char with Bourbon Citrus Glaze

Eagle Rare Standard complements this arctic char dish and its pan searing profile. It has fruit notes help bridge the brighter flavors, touches of sweetness soften acidity.

Caramel, Vanilla, Oak Leather, Orange Zest, Cocoa
Pairing Score 87%
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87%

Four Roses Single Barrel

Single Barrel Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Spring Herb and Lemon Butter Arctic Char with Bourbon Citrus Glaze

Four Roses Single Barrel works as a bridge pairing for this arctic char dish because it shares key flavor cues with the pan searing preparation. It has fruit notes help bridge the brighter flavors, touches of sweetness soften acidity.

Stone Fruit, Vanilla, Spice Floral, Cocoa, Pear
Pairing Score 87%
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87%

Willett Pot Still Reserve

Small Batch Bourbon 47.00% ABV For Spring Herb and Lemon Butter Arctic Char with Bourbon Citrus Glaze

Willett Pot Still Reserve complements this arctic char dish and its pan searing profile. It has fruit notes help bridge the brighter flavors, touches of sweetness soften acidity.

Vanilla, Caramel, Pear Almond, Floral, Oak
Pairing Score 87%
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86%

George T. Stagg Standard

Barrel Proof Bourbon 62.50% ABV For Spring Herb and Lemon Butter Arctic Char with Bourbon Citrus Glaze

George T. Stagg Standard complements this arctic char dish and its pan searing profile. It has fruit notes help bridge the brighter flavors, touches of sweetness soften acidity.

Dark Cherry, Oak, Vanilla Tobacco, Cocoa, Spice
Pairing Score 86%
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85%

Booker’s Standard

Barrel Proof Bourbon 63.00% ABV For Spring Herb and Lemon Butter Arctic Char with Bourbon Citrus Glaze

Booker’s Standard works as a bridge pairing for this arctic char dish because it shares key flavor cues with the pan searing preparation. It has fruit notes help bridge the brighter flavors, touches of sweetness soften acidity.

Oak, Caramel, Vanilla Peanut, Baking Spice, Smoke
Pairing Score 85%
strong
85%

Bulleit Bourbon Standard

Bourbon 45.00% ABV For Spring Herb and Lemon Butter Arctic Char with Bourbon Citrus Glaze

Bulleit Bourbon Standard works as a bridge pairing for this arctic char dish because it shares key flavor cues with the pan searing preparation. It has fruit notes help bridge the brighter flavors, touches of sweetness soften acidity.

Spice, Vanilla, Orange Peel Oak, Honey, Nutmeg
Pairing Score 85%
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85%

Evan Williams Single Barrel

Single Barrel Bourbon 43.30% ABV For Spring Herb and Lemon Butter Arctic Char with Bourbon Citrus Glaze

Evan Williams Single Barrel works as a bridge pairing for this arctic char dish because it shares key flavor cues with the pan searing preparation. It has fruit notes help bridge the brighter flavors, touches of sweetness soften acidity.

Vanilla, Honey, Oak Caramel, Apple, Spice
Pairing Score 85%
strong
85%

Heaven Hill 7-Year Bottled-in-Bond

Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Spring Herb and Lemon Butter Arctic Char with Bourbon Citrus Glaze

Heaven Hill 7-Year Bottled-in-Bond complements this arctic char dish and its pan searing profile. It has fruit notes help bridge the brighter flavors, touches of sweetness soften acidity.

Caramel, Vanilla, Oak Peanut Brittle, Spice, Citrus
Pairing Score 85%
strong
85%

Jefferson’s Reserve

Small Batch Bourbon 45.10% ABV For Spring Herb and Lemon Butter Arctic Char with Bourbon Citrus Glaze

Jefferson’s Reserve works as a bridge pairing for this arctic char dish because it shares key flavor cues with the pan searing preparation. It has fruit notes help bridge the brighter flavors, touches of sweetness soften acidity.

Vanilla, Caramel, Oak Almond, Dried Fruit, Spice
Pairing Score 85%
strong
85%

Knob Creek Rye

Rye 50.00% ABV For Spring Herb and Lemon Butter Arctic Char with Bourbon Citrus Glaze

Knob Creek Rye works as a bridge pairing for this arctic char dish because it shares key flavor cues with the pan searing preparation. It has fruit notes help bridge the brighter flavors, touches of sweetness soften acidity.

Rye Spice, Oak, Vanilla Dill, Herbal, Caramel
Pairing Score 85%