Jul 14 2026

Branzino Recipe

Time40m
Serves4

Oven-baked branzino, a house specialty.

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Ingredients

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Branzino Ingredients

Method

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Fish

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

  2. 2

    Season the Fish

    Rub the branzino with olive oil both inside and out. Sprinkle salt and black pepper generously over the fish and inside the cavity.

  3. 3

    Add Flavors

    Thinly slice the garlic and lemon. Stuff the cavity of each branzino with the garlic slices, lemon slices, and fresh parsley.

  4. 4

    Bake the Fish

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

  5. 5

    Serve

    Remove from the oven, let it rest for a few minutes, then serve hot with additional lemon wedges and a drizzle of olive oil if desired.

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