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Spring Herb-Crusted Sea Bass with Bourbon Lemon Beurre Blanc

Delicate sea bass fillets crusted with fresh spring herbs served with a silky bourbon-infused lemon beurre blanc sauce, perfect for a vibrant spring seafood pairing.

Best Pairing Answer

The best bourbon pairing for Spring Herb-Crusted Sea Bass with Bourbon Lemon Beurre Blanc is Angel’s Envy Rye. Angel’s Envy Rye works as a bridge pairing for this seafood dish because it shares key flavor cues with the pan searing and baking preparation. It has lighter balance avoids overpowering seafood, fruit notes help bridge the brighter flavor…

Spring Herb-Crusted Sea Bass with Bourbon Lemon Beurre Blanc

The Recipe

Ingredients & Instructions

Everything you need to make this dish at home.

Ingredients

  • 4 sea bass fillets (6 oz each)
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 3 tbsp bourbon
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1 shallot, finely minced

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat sea bass fillets dry and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Mix parsley, dill, and chives in a small bowl. Press the herb mixture onto the top side of each fillet to form a crust.
  3. Heat olive oil in an ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Carefully place fillets herb-side down and sear for 3 minutes until fragrant and slightly golden.
  4. Flip fillets and transfer the skillet to the preheated oven. Bake for 8-10 minutes, until fish is opaque and flakes easily.
  5. Meanwhile, prepare the bourbon lemon beurre blanc sauce: In a small saucepan, combine minced shallot, white wine, lemon juice, and bourbon. Simmer over medium heat until liquid reduces by half.
  6. Reduce heat to low and whisk in cold butter cubes a few at a time until sauce thickens and becomes creamy.
  7. Season sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Serve the herb-crusted sea bass drizzled with warm bourbon lemon beurre blanc sauce. Garnish with extra fresh herbs if desired.

Top Matches

Best Bourbon Pairings for Spring Herb-Crusted Sea Bass with Bourbon Lemon Beurre Blanc

Ranked bourbon recommendations for this recipe.

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Angel’s Envy Rye

Barrel Finished Rye 50.00% ABV For Spring Herb-Crusted Sea Bass with Bourbon Lemon Beurre Blanc

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

Caramel, Oak, Spice Molasses, Tropical Fruit, Vanilla
Pairing Score 94%
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Four Roses Single Barrel

Single Barrel Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Spring Herb-Crusted Sea Bass with Bourbon Lemon Beurre Blanc

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

Stone Fruit, Vanilla, Spice Floral, Cocoa, Pear
Pairing Score 94%
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Bulleit Bourbon Standard

Bourbon 45.00% ABV For Spring Herb-Crusted Sea Bass with Bourbon Lemon Beurre Blanc

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

Spice, Vanilla, Orange Peel Oak, Honey, Nutmeg
Pairing Score 92%
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Evan Williams Single Barrel

Single Barrel Bourbon 43.30% ABV For Spring Herb-Crusted Sea Bass with Bourbon Lemon Beurre Blanc

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

Vanilla, Honey, Oak Caramel, Apple, Spice
Pairing Score 92%
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Jefferson’s Reserve

Small Batch Bourbon 45.10% ABV For Spring Herb-Crusted Sea Bass with Bourbon Lemon Beurre Blanc

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

Vanilla, Caramel, Oak Almond, Dried Fruit, Spice
Pairing Score 92%
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Maker’s Mark 46

Barrel Finished Bourbon 47.00% ABV For Spring Herb-Crusted Sea Bass with Bourbon Lemon Beurre Blanc

Maker’s Mark 46 works as a bridge pairing for this seafood dish because it shares key flavor cues with the pan searing and baking preparation. It has lighter balance avoids overpowering seafood, fruit notes help bridge the brighter flavors, touches of sweetness soften acidity.

Vanilla, Toasted Oak, Caramel Baking Spice, Cocoa, Dried Fruit
Pairing Score 92%
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Michter’s US*1 Bourbon

Small Batch Bourbon 45.70% ABV For Spring Herb-Crusted Sea Bass with Bourbon Lemon Beurre Blanc

Michter’s US*1 Bourbon works as a bridge pairing for this seafood dish because it shares key flavor cues with the pan searing and baking preparation. It has lighter balance avoids overpowering seafood, fruit notes help bridge the brighter flavors, touches of sweetness soften acidity.

Caramel, Vanilla, Stone Fruit Toffee, Spice, Oak
Pairing Score 92%
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Old Forester Statesman

Bourbon 47.50% ABV For Spring Herb-Crusted Sea Bass with Bourbon Lemon Beurre Blanc

Old Forester Statesman works as a bridge pairing for this seafood dish because it shares key flavor cues with the pan searing and baking preparation. It has lighter balance avoids overpowering seafood, fruit notes help bridge the brighter flavors, touches of sweetness soften acidity.

Cherry, Apple, Oak Caramel, Baking Spice, Vanilla
Pairing Score 92%
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Woodford Reserve Standard

Bourbon 45.20% ABV For Spring Herb-Crusted Sea Bass with Bourbon Lemon Beurre Blanc

Woodford Reserve Standard works as a bridge pairing for this seafood dish because it shares key flavor cues with the pan searing and baking preparation. It has lighter balance avoids overpowering seafood, fruit notes help bridge the brighter flavors, touches of sweetness soften acidity.

Dried Fruit, Cocoa, Spice Mint, Orange, Toasted Oak
Pairing Score 92%
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Eagle Rare Standard

Bourbon 45.00% ABV For Spring Herb-Crusted Sea Bass with Bourbon Lemon Beurre Blanc

Eagle Rare Standard works as a bridge pairing for this seafood dish because it shares key flavor cues with the pan searing and baking preparation. It has lighter balance avoids overpowering seafood, fruit notes help bridge the brighter flavors, touches of sweetness soften acidity.

Caramel, Vanilla, Oak Leather, Orange Zest, Cocoa
Pairing Score 91%
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Willett Pot Still Reserve

Small Batch Bourbon 47.00% ABV For Spring Herb-Crusted Sea Bass with Bourbon Lemon Beurre Blanc

Willett Pot Still Reserve works as a bridge pairing for this seafood dish because it shares key flavor cues with the pan searing and baking preparation. It has lighter balance avoids overpowering seafood, fruit notes help bridge the brighter flavors, touches of sweetness soften acidity.

Vanilla, Caramel, Pear Almond, Floral, Oak
Pairing Score 91%
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Angel’s Envy Standard

Barrel Finished Bourbon 43.30% ABV For Spring Herb-Crusted Sea Bass with Bourbon Lemon Beurre Blanc

Angel’s Envy Standard works as a bridge pairing for this seafood dish because it shares key flavor cues with the pan searing and baking preparation. It has lighter balance avoids overpowering seafood, fruit notes help bridge the brighter flavors, touches of sweetness soften acidity.

Vanilla, Caramel, Dried Fruit Oak, Baking Spice, Red Berry
Pairing Score 90%