Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with this Mediterranean Branzino Filet Recipe with Vierge Sauce. Perfect for both special occasions and weeknight dinners, this dish features tender Branzino fillets paired with a fresh, zesty vinaigrette made from cherry tomatoes, olives, and aromatic herbs. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s an impressive yet easily achievable meal that will delight your family and guests alike. Serve it alongside colorful vegetables or a light salad for a complete and nutritious dining experience.
Ingredients
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- 2 whole Branzino fillets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 orange (zested)
- 1 shallot (finely chopped)
- 2 green onions (finely chopped)
- 1/4 cup chives (finely chopped)
- 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes (quartered)
- 1/3 cup black olives (halved)
- 2 tablespoons capers
- 1/2 cup basil (finely chopped)
- 3 tablespoons roasted pine nuts
- 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 lemon (juiced)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the Branzino by trimming edges and making four diagonal incisions on each fillet's skin.
- Drizzle olive oil on a baking sheet and place fillets skin-side down; season with remaining olive oil and salt.
- Bake for about 10 minutes or until fish is opaque.
- While fish bakes, mix shallots, green onions, chives, cherry tomatoes, olives, capers, basil, and pine nuts in a bowl. Add olive oil and mix well.
- Zest and juice lemon into the sauce mixture; stir and set aside.
- Once cooked, serve fillets topped with orange zest and spoon Vierge sauce over each.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 70mg