Jul 14 2026
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Grilled Branzino Recipe

Inspired by Vernick Fish
Time45m
Serves4

corn & tomato salad, toasted pepitas, mint

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Ingredients

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Fish

Salad

Toasted Pepitas

Method

Preparing the Branzino

  1. 1

    Clean and Season the Fish

    Clean the branzino and score the skin on both sides. Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and black pepper, and squeeze the lemon juice over the fish.

  2. 2

    Grill the Fish

    Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Place the branzino on the grill and cook for about 6-8 minutes on each side or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.

Preparing the Salad

  1. 3

    Mix the Salad Ingredients

    In a large bowl, combine the corn, cherry tomatoes, finely chopped red onion, and mint leaves.

  2. 4

    Dress the Salad

    In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and black pepper. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.

Toasting the Pepitas

  1. 5

    Toast the Pepitas

    In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and pepitas. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently until the pepitas are golden and fragrant. Season with salt.

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