Sea bass with fennel, orange & Mediterranean herbs

Name: Sea bass with fennel, orange &amp; Mediterranean herbs
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 4 people
Ingredients: 2 ready-to-cook sea bass (700–800 g each), scaled and gutted; 4–6 sage leaves; 2 sprigs of rosemary; 1 tsp fennel seeds; 1 tsp coarse sea salt; ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper; ½ organic orange; 2–3 garlic cloves; 80 ml extra virgin olive oil; 4 toothpicks

Sea bass marinated for several hours, gently flavored with fennel, orange, and Mediterranean herbs, and carefully grilled. A distinctly southern dish with delicate spices, freshness, and mineral depth.

Fish & Seafood category

20 MIN Preparation

30 MIN Cooking time

4 people portions

Sea bass with fennel, orange & Mediterranean herbs

preparation

Prepare the marinade (3-4 hours before grilling)

Wash the sage and rosemary, shake dry, and roughly chop. Lightly crush the fennel seeds in a mortar. Combine the herbs, fennel seeds, sea salt, and pepper. Peel and halve the garlic. Wash the orange in hot water and slice it.

Fill and seal the fish

Rinse the sea bass inside and out with cold water and pat dry thoroughly. Rub the herb and spice mixture inside and out. Stuff the cavities with orange slices, garlic halves, and herbs.

The abdominal openings each withtwo toothpicks that had previously been soaked in waterSeal it so that the filling stays securely inside the fish during marinating and grilling.

Marinate

The prepared fish were loosely covered.Marinate in the refrigerator for 3-4 hours..

Before grilling

The sea bass, for example.30 minutes before grillingRemove from the refrigerator. Preheat grill to medium heat.

Barbecue

Brush the fish with olive oil and season again with salt and pepper. Cook over medium heat.12–15 minutes per sideGrill, turning carefully. The skin should be golden brown, the meat juicy and just cooked through.

Serve

Remove from the grill, let rest briefly, drizzle with a little olive oil and serve immediately. Fresh baguette or grilled fennel go well with it.

Why this wine?

To Prélude:

The precise minerality of the Prélude Rosé underscores the maritime clarity of the sea bass and enhances the salty freshness of the fennel. Its fine acidity combines orange, herbs, and grilled aromas into a vibrant, very well-balanced overall impression.

To Caprice:

Caprice adds depth and texture to the pairing. The ripe fruit and elegant structure harmonize with the olive oil, Mediterranean herbs, and light smoky aroma from the grill, without overpowering the delicate nature of the fish.