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Easy Roasted Branzino Recipe
This incredibly easy-to-make roasted branzino recipe comes together in minutes and is the perfect seafood dish for any meal.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 570 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Ingredients
- 2 whole branzino
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 thinly sliced lemon
- 6 sprigs fresh thyme
- Sea salt and pepper to taste
- sauce or caponata relish for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450°.
- Put the branzino on a sheet tray lined with parchment paper.
- Make 3 slices on a bias into each side of the fish, going only ¼” to ½” deep.
- Pat the branzino dry well on the outside and inside using paper towels.
- Brush the inside and outside with olive oil.
- Generously season the branzino all over with salt and pepper.
- Place the sliced lemons and 2 to 3 sprigs of fresh thyme in the cavity of the fish.
- Put the branzino on a sheet tray lined with parchment paper.
- Bake in the top 1/3 of the oven at 450° for 12 to 15 minutes or until lightly browned and cooked.
- Serve the branzino with caponata.
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Notes
- Make-Ahead: This recipe is meant to be eaten right away. However, you can make it up to 30 minutes ahead of time. Keep it warm before serving.
- How to Reheat: Add the desired number of branzino to a sheet tray lined with parchment paper and cook in the oven at 350° for 5-7 minutes or until warmed.
- How to Store: Cover and keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. This will freeze covered for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator for 1 day before reheating.
- You can grill the branzino instead of cooking it in a pan over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes per side.
- Feel free to use frozen thawed branzino.
- Try using blackened seasoning to enhance the flavor.
Nutrition Information
Calories
570kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
80g
(160%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
13g
Cholesterol
360mg
(120%)
Sodium
311mg
(13%)
Potassium
1199mg
(34%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
482IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
17mg
(19%)
Calcium
81mg
(8%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 570
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 570kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 80g | 160% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Cholesterol | 360mg | 120% |
| Sodium | 311mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 1199mg | 26% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 482IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 81mg | 8% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.