Lemon Soy Roasted Branzino
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
353 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Lemon Soy Roasted Branzino
Description
The recipe uses whole branzino cleaned and gutted, seasoned inside with salt, and stuffed with lemon rounds and thyme sprigs. The fish skin is crisped by searing in a hot pan with olive oil before transferring to a baking sheet. A sauce made by mixing melted butter, soy sauce, lemon juice and zest, and chopped parsley is drizzled over the fish before roasting at a high temperature. The fish roasts about nine minutes, then is finished under a broiler to intensify browning on top.
The cooking method produces a crisp and flavorful skin while keeping the fish moist and tender inside. The lemon and thyme fill the cavity with aroma, and the butter-soy glaze imparts richness balanced with acidity from lemon. Chopped parsley added before serving brightens the dish.
This straightforward preparation highlights the natural flavors of branzino with subtle enhancements from the citrus and soy. It can be served whole for an elegant presentation and pairs well with simple side dishes.
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons butter 57g, melted
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- lemon plus 1 additional lemon, sliced into 9 rounds, juice and zest of ½
- 1 tablespoon parsley (chopped, plus more for garnish)
- 3 branzino scaled, cleaned and gutted, whole, 16 oz
- salt
- 3 prigs thyme
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. In a bowl, mix the butter with the soy sauce, juice/zest of ½ a lemon, and 1 tablespoon chopped parsley.
- Season the branzino cavities with salt and stuff 3 lemon rounds and a sprig of thyme into each.
- In a large, nonstick, ovenproof skillet, heat the olive oil until shimmering. Add the branzino and cook over high heat until the skin is browned and crisp, about 2 minutes per side. You may need to do this in batches. Transfer the fish to a large rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with the butter mixture, season with more salt to taste and roast for 9 minutes. Finish under the broiler for 1-2 minutes. Keep an eye on it to prevent burning.
- Garnish with more chopped parsley and serve!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 353 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 353kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 41g | 82% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 202mg | 67% |
| Sodium | 636mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 593mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 515IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 38mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2.2mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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