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Ingredients
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Branzino and Accompaniments
Method
Preparation and Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Quinoa
Rinse the quinoa under cold water. In a saucepan, bring 2 cups of water or vegetable broth to a boil. Add quinoa and salt. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes or until quinoa is fluffy. Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes.
- 2
Season the Branzino
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the cleaned branzino on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and black pepper. Stuff the cavity with diced preserved lemon and some chopped parsley.
- 3
Bake the Branzino
Bake the branzino in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- 4
Serve
Serve the baked branzino alongside the fluffy quinoa and a generous spoonful of salsa verde. Garnish with additional chopped parsley if desired.
