Jul 13 2026
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Roasted Branzino Recipe

Inspired by Herb & Wood
Time45m
Serves2

castelvetrano olive tapenade, speck, fine herbs

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Ingredients

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Fish

Tapenade

Herbs and Speck

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat Oven

    Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).

  2. 2

    Prepare Branzino

    Clean the branzino, removing any scales and innards. Pat dry with paper towels.

  3. 3

    Season Fish

    Season the inside and outside of the branzino with salt and black pepper. Drizzle olive oil over the fish and place lemon slices inside the cavity.

Tapenade

  1. 4

    Make Tapenade

    In a food processor, combine castelvetrano olives, capers, garlic, and lemon juice. Pulse until coarsely chopped.

  2. 5

    Blend Olive Oil

    With the processor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the mixture is well combined but still chunky.

Roasting and Serving

  1. 6

    Prepare for Roasting

    Place the prepared branzino on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Top with chopped fresh parsley, thyme, and speck slices.

  2. 7

    Roast Fish

    Roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.

  3. 8

    Serve

    Remove from the oven and let rest for a few minutes. Serve with the olive tapenade on the side.

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