Mediterranean Branzino Filet Recipe with Vierge Sauce
Dive into the flavors of the Mediterranean with this exquisite Mediterranean Branzino Filet Recipe featuring a vibrant Vierge sauce. This dish showcases tender Branzino fillets, perfectly roasted and topped with a fresh medley of tomatoes, olives, and herbs. The bright and zesty sauce elevates the fish, making it a delightful centerpiece for any dinner occasion—be it a cozy weeknight meal or a festive gathering. Enjoy its impressive presentation and health benefits while keeping preparation simple and straightforward.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
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- 2 whole Branzino fillets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 orange (zest)
- 1 shallot
- 2 green onions
- 1/4 cup chives
- 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1/3 cup pitted black olives
- 2 tablespoons capers
- 1/2 cup basil
- 3 tablespoons roasted pine nuts
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
- 2. Prepare Branzino by trimming edges and making four diagonal cuts in the skin.
- 3. Place fillets on a greased baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt.
- 4. Roast in the oven for about 10 minutes until opaque.
- 5. While fish is cooking, mix shallot, green onions, chives, tomatoes, olives, capers, basil, pine nuts, and olive oil in a bowl.
- 6. Zest lemon into the mixture; squeeze in juice while avoiding seeds.
- 7. Stir well and let sit to enhance flavors.
- 8. Once the fish is cooked through, plate two filets per person and top each with Vierge sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with sauce (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg