Whole Branzino Almondine Recipe

Time40m

Serves2

Whole Branzino Almondine is a dish featuring a whole branzino fish cooked with a buttery almond topping. This version is characterized by its crispy seared skin and the nutty flavor of toasted almonds, enhanced with fresh herbs and lemon. Here's how to recreate it at home.

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Ingredients

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Method

Cooking Instructions

Prepare the Fish

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Rinse the whole branzino under cold water, then pat it dry with paper towels. Season the cavity and outside of the fish with salt and black pepper.

Sear the Fish

In a large oven-safe skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the branzino and sear for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.

Brown the Butter

In a separate saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Continue to cook, swirling the pan occasionally, until the butter turns a nutty brown color and has a fragrant aroma. This should take about 5-7 minutes.

Add Almonds

Add the sliced almonds to the browned butter and stir for 1-2 minutes until they are toasted and fragrant.

Bake the Fish

Pour the browned butter and almonds over the branzino in the skillet. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.

Serve

Remove the fish from the oven and garnish with chopped parsley. Serve the whole branzino with lemon wedges on the side.