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Lemon Soy Roasted Branzino
This Lemon Soy Roasted Branzino is a twist on a dish I had with the family at an Italian restaurant in New York City. We dubbed it, quote: "the best non-Chinese fish dish we've ever had." Trust me, that's high praise.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 353 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons melted butter (57g)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- juice and zest of ½ a lemon (plus 1 additional lemon, sliced into 9 rounds)
- 1 tablespoon parsley (chopped, plus more for garnish)
- 3 16 oz. whole branzino (scaled, cleaned and gutted)
- salt
- 3 sprigs 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!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
353kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
41g
(82%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
202mg
(67%)
Sodium
636mg
(27%)
Potassium
593mg
(17%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
515IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
1.7mg
(2%)
Calcium
38mg
(4%)
Iron
2.2mg
(12%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 353
% 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.