Jul 14 2026
Restaurantsavec RestaurantWhole Roasted Branzino Recipe

Whole Roasted Branzino Recipe

Inspired by avec Restaurant
Time1h
Serves4

with braised escarole, calabrian chili and cracked coriander

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Ingredients

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Whole Roasted Branzino

Braised Escarole

Cracked Coriander

Method

Whole Roasted Branzino

  1. 1

    Prepare the Branzino

    Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Rinse the branzino under cold water and pat it dry with paper towels. Make three diagonal slashes on each side of the fish.

  2. 2

    Season the Fish

    Rub the fish all over with olive oil, then season generously with sea salt and black pepper. Place lemon slices and thyme sprigs inside the cavity of the fish.

  3. 3

    Roast the Fish

    Place the prepared branzino on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Roast in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.

Braised Escarole

  1. 4

    Sauté Garlic

    In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.

  2. 5

    Cook the Escarole

    Add the chopped escarole to the skillet and stir until it starts to wilt. Pour in the vegetable broth and add Calabrian chili paste, sea salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.

  3. 6

    Simmer

    Cover the skillet and let the escarole simmer for about 10-15 minutes, or until tender and flavorful.

Cracked Coriander

  1. 7

    Crack the Coriander

    In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the coriander seeds for about 2-3 minutes until fragrant. Let them cool slightly, then use a mortar and pestle to crack them coarsely.

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