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Spring Herb-Crusted Arctic Char with Bourbon Lemon Butter Sauce

Enjoy delicate arctic char encrusted with vibrant spring herbs and served with a luscious bourbon-infused lemon butter sauce for a fresh, luxurious seafood dinner.

Best Pairing Answer

The best bourbon pairing for Spring Herb-Crusted Arctic Char with Bourbon Lemon Butter Sauce 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 seared and baked preparation. It has lighter balance avoids overpowering seafood, fruit notes help bridge the brighter flavors,…

Spring Herb-Crusted Arctic Char with Bourbon Lemon Butter Sauce

The Recipe

Ingredients & Instructions

Everything you need to make this dish at home.

Ingredients

  • 4 arctic char fillets (6 oz each)
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh chives, chopped
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp bourbon
  • Juice and zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 garlic clove, minced

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Pat the arctic char fillets dry and season with salt and pepper.
  3. In a small bowl, mix parsley, dill, chives, and olive oil to form a herb crust.
  4. Press the herb mixture evenly over the top of each fillet.
  5. Heat an oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat and sear the fillets skin-side down for 3 minutes until the skin is crisp.
  6. Flip the fillets and transfer the skillet to the oven; bake for 8-10 minutes until fish is cooked through.
  7. While the fish bakes, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
  8. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  9. Stir in bourbon, lemon juice, and zest; simmer for 2-3 minutes to reduce slightly.
  10. Remove from heat and drizzle the bourbon lemon butter sauce over the cooked fillets before serving.

Top Matches

Best Bourbon Pairings for Spring Herb-Crusted Arctic Char with Bourbon Lemon Butter Sauce

Ranked bourbon recommendations for this recipe.

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Angel’s Envy Rye

Barrel Finished Rye 50.00% ABV For Spring Herb-Crusted Arctic Char with Bourbon Lemon Butter Sauce

Angel’s Envy Rye works as a bridge pairing for this seafood dish because it shares key flavor cues with the pan seared and baked 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 Arctic Char with Bourbon Lemon Butter Sauce

Four Roses Single Barrel works as a bridge pairing for this seafood dish because it shares key flavor cues with the pan seared and baked 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 Arctic Char with Bourbon Lemon Butter Sauce

Bulleit Bourbon Standard works as a bridge pairing for this seafood dish because it shares key flavor cues with the pan seared and baked 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 Arctic Char with Bourbon Lemon Butter Sauce

Evan Williams Single Barrel works as a bridge pairing for this seafood dish because it shares key flavor cues with the pan seared and baked 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 Arctic Char with Bourbon Lemon Butter Sauce

Jefferson’s Reserve works as a bridge pairing for this seafood dish because it shares key flavor cues with the pan seared and baked 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 Arctic Char with Bourbon Lemon Butter Sauce

Maker’s Mark 46 works as a bridge pairing for this seafood dish because it shares key flavor cues with the pan seared and baked 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 Arctic Char with Bourbon Lemon Butter Sauce

Michter’s US*1 Bourbon works as a bridge pairing for this seafood dish because it shares key flavor cues with the pan seared and baked 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 Arctic Char with Bourbon Lemon Butter Sauce

Old Forester Statesman works as a bridge pairing for this seafood dish because it shares key flavor cues with the pan seared and baked 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 Arctic Char with Bourbon Lemon Butter Sauce

Woodford Reserve Standard works as a bridge pairing for this seafood dish because it shares key flavor cues with the pan seared and baked 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 Arctic Char with Bourbon Lemon Butter Sauce

Eagle Rare Standard works as a bridge pairing for this seafood dish because it shares key flavor cues with the pan seared and baked 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 Arctic Char with Bourbon Lemon Butter Sauce

Willett Pot Still Reserve works as a bridge pairing for this seafood dish because it shares key flavor cues with the pan seared and baked 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 Arctic Char with Bourbon Lemon Butter Sauce

Angel’s Envy Standard works as a bridge pairing for this seafood dish because it shares key flavor cues with the pan seared and baked 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%