Skip to main content
Epicurious
Bon Appétit

Grilled Sea Bass with Tomatoes and Herb Cream Sauce

By Lisa Spence

4.3

(77)

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

4 tablespoons minced shallots
4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 cup whipping cream
2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme
1 1/2 cups diced seeded plum tomatoes
1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
1 1/2 tablespoons minced fresh oregano
1 1/2 tablespoons minced fresh tarragon
4 6-ounce sea bass fillets

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Combine 2 tablespoons shallots, 2 tablespoons lemon juice and vinegar in heavy small saucepan. Boil until almost no liquid remains in saucepan, about 5 minutes. Add cream and thyme; simmer until reduced to sauce consistency, about 6 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 6 hours ahead. Cover; chill.)

    Step 2

    Combine tomatoes, 1/3 cup oil, basil, oregano, tarragon, 2 tablespoons shallots and 2 tablespoons lemon juice in medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and let stand 1 hour at room temperature.

    Step 3

    Prepare barbecue or preheat broiler. Brush fish with 1 tablespoon oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill or broil fish until opaque in center, about 4 minutes per side. Divide fish among plates.

    Step 4

    Bring sauce to simmer; spoon around fish. Top fish with tomato mixture; serve.

TagsAmericanSea BassBassFishSeafoodPlum TomatoTomatoVegetableBasilHerbs & SpicesOreganoTarragonThymeMainDinnerGluten FreeNut FreeEasyWeeknight MealsGrillingBroilSummerBon Appétit
Read More
Caramelized Onion Pasta
Turn humble onions into this thrifty yet luxe pasta dinner.
29 Ricotta Recipes for Dinner, Dessert, and More
Put that half-full tub to use with recipes that go beyond the Italian American classics.
One-Pot Chicken Thighs With Cilantro Rice and Beans
This one-pot dinner cooks chicken thighs directly on top of a bed of flavorful cilantro rice studded with black beans for a complete dinner.
The Only Frittata Recipe You’ll Ever Need
Keep this easy frittata recipe on hand for quick breakfasts, impressive brunches, and fridge clean-out meals.
Speedy Chicken Stroganoff
This easy, one-skillet chicken stroganoff features tender chicken breasts, savory mushrooms, and a creamy Dijon-crème fraîche sauce—perfect for weeknights.
31 Cashew Recipes That Go Beyond the Snack Bowl
Like Sri Lankan cashew curry and vegan stuffed shells.
Classic French Vinaigrette
Use this simple vinaigrette to dress a plate of greens, some steamed potatoes, or anything else that strikes your fancy.
13 Types of Nuts and How to Cook With Them
Filberts, goobers, scaly bark nuts: Explore the world beyond almonds in this guide.