Branzino Recipe
Grilled Mediterranean sea bass, lemon-caper butter sauce.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredient
For Marinade
For Lemon-Caper Butter Sauce
Method
Preparation of Branzino
- 1
Clean the Fish
Rinse the branzino under cold water, removing any scales or entrails. Pat dry with paper towels.
- 2
Marinate the Fish
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Rub this marinade all over the fish, including inside the cavity. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Grilling the Fish
- 3
Preheat the Grill
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F or 200°C).
- 4
Preparing Lemon-Caper Butter Sauce
- 5
Melt the Butter
In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Do not let it brown.
- 6
Add Capers and Lemon
Once the butter is melted, stir in the capers, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 7
Finish the Sauce
Remove the sauce from heat and stir in the chopped parsley. Set aside.
Serving
- 8
Plate the Dish
Place the grilled branzino on a serving platter. Drizzle the lemon-caper butter sauce generously over the fish.
- 9
