Sea bass is kosher according to Jewish dietary law.

Does Sea bass have fins and scales?

Yes. Sea bass has both fins and removable scales, which is the requirement set in Leviticus 11:9-12 and Deuteronomy 14:9-10 for a fish to be considered kosher.

Can I eat Sea bass sushi or sashimi?

If Sea bass is prepared in a kosher kitchen with kosher utensils and ingredients, Sea bass sushi or sashimi can be kosher. Always verify the kosher certification of the restaurant or preparation source.

What is Sea bass called in Hebrew?

Sea bass is known as לברק (לברק) in Hebrew.

Where can I find more information about whether Sea bass is kosher?

KosherFish.co references the Orthodox Union (OU) and Chabad lists of kosher and non-kosher fish. For specific halachic questions, consult your local Orthodox rabbi.

Sea bass

Kosher

Has fins and scales

Fins Yes

Scales Yes

Description

True sea bass are lean, mild white fish that grill, roast, and steam well. Keep in mind that 'sea bass' is a loose market label stuck on many unrelated fish, so what's sold under the name varies a lot.

'Sea bass' covers many species, most in the family Serranidae (sea basses and groupers), found in warm and temperate coastal waters worldwide. They tend to live around reefs, rocks, and structure.

Also known as

Black Sea Bass
Black sea basses
Cabrilla
Gag
Graysby
Grouper
Groupers
Hamlet
Hind
Jewfish
Kelp Bass
Mutton Hamlet
Mutton hamlet Sand bass
Red Hind
Rockhind
Sand Bass
Scamp
Speckled Hind
Spotted Bass
Spotted Cabrilla
Temperate Bass

Warnings & Kosher Issues

Generally kosher when the fish is a true scaled sea bass or grouper, which have fins and scales. Because 'sea bass' is used loosely at market, confirm the actual species.
'Sea bass' is one of the most overused market names and gets applied to many unrelated fish, including some that aren't kosher. Identify the specific fish.
Some large groupers and reef 'sea bass' have been linked to ciguatera poisoning.