This incredibly easy-to-make roasted branzino recipe comes together in minutes and is the perfect seafood dish for any meal.
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time: 15 minutesminutes
Ingredients
2whole branzino
4tablespoonsolive oil
1thinly sliced lemon
6sprigs 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.
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 usingblackened seasoning to enhance the flavor.