Tag Archives: sea bass

Bar rôti, tian pommes de terre-fenouil

Posted on March 28, 2025 by Meg

Sea bass and finocchio marry well. In this combo from Provence, fillets of roasted sea bass are served with a tian of potatoes, finocchio, garlic and fresh thyme. But what, you may ask, is a tian? Well, it’s two things. … Continue reading →

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Filet de bar sauce vierge

Posted on April 17, 2015 by Meg

Sea bass is a highly prized fish in France. It is often grilled on a barbecue in summer with long, flowery fennel stalks for an aromatic flavor. But no barbecue is needed for this dish. The sea bass is pan-seared … Continue reading →

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Bar à l’aïoli

Posted on May 9, 2014 by Meg

Sea bass, variously known in France as bar (in the north) and loup (in the south), is highly prized because of its delicate flavor and succulent flesh. It is often grilled with fennel stalks over grapevine cuttings during barbecue season. … Continue reading →

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