Oven Roasted Branzino

Name: Oven Roasted Branzino
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 2 whole branzino; 1 red onion; 2 lemons; Extra virgin olive oil; Fresh rosemary leaves; For the seasoning:; Salt,black pepper,red pepper,dried oregano,dried rosemary,dried basil,dried onion

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Oven Roasted Branzino

Author: admin Courses: Main Dish, Mediterranean

Difficulty: Medium Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 15 min Total Time 35 mins Servings: 2

Description

Branzino ( European Sea Bass) is a mild-flavored white fish native to the waters off Europe’s western and southern and Africa’s western coasts. You can grill,bake ,fry or steam the fish and it is mostly served whole.

Ingredients

Servings

2 whole branzino
1 red onion (thinly sliced)
2 lemons (thinly sliced)
Extra virgin olive oil (I recommend Kirkland’s Extra Virgin Olive Oil- Toscano)
Fresh rosemary leaves
For the seasoning:
Salt,black pepper,red pepper,dried oregano,dried rosemary,dried basil,dried onion

Preparation

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit
Rub inside and outside of each fish with olive oil
Use a sharp knife to cut 2-3 diagonal slits on the skin of the fish
Insert lemon and red onion slices in the slits
Prepare the seasoning:Mix salt,black pepper,red pepper,oregano leaves,dried rosemary,dried basil,dried onion in a small bowl
Place parchment paper on a baking dish and arrange the fish on it
Sprinkle the seasoning on top
Roast for 13-15 minutes in the oven
Remove from the oven and garnish with more lemon slices and fresh rosemary leaves
Serve immediately

Bon Appetit!

Wine Recommendations:

With this delicate fish I recommend Pinot Grigio, Gruner Veltliner or a Vinho Verde from Portugal. Sauvignon Blanc is also an option, but try French or Californian. The tropical notes of the New Zealand variety might be too heavy.

I paired it with Solena Pinot Gris 2019 : an Oregon , Willamette Valley grown Pinot Grigio. This wine has notes of pear and a hint of lemon zest with creamy notes lingering on the finish.