Oven Baked Branzino Fillet with Potatoes

Name: Baked Branzino Fillet with Potatoes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: European
Ingredients: 0.8 pound of branzino; 3.2 ounces of potato; 1/2 bunch of fennel; 10 cherry tomato; 1 lemon; 1 cup of olive; 3 tablespoons of olive oil; 1 teaspoon of sea salt; 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper

This Baked Branzino Fillet with Potatoes is a Mediterranean-inspired dish that you'll experience the sea bass with a harmonious blend of herbs and spices.

European Cuisine

June 5, 2023

Difficulty Medium

Servings 2 people

Preparation 10 mins

Cooking 25 mins

Total 35 mins

Recipe Contents

Ingredients Directions Nutrition Equipments Tips

Ingredients

0.8 pound of branzino
3.2 ounces of potato
1/2 bunch of fennel
10 cherry tomato
1 lemon
1 cup of olive
3 tablespoons of olive oil
1 teaspoon of sea salt
1/2 teaspoon of black pepper

Directions

First, boil the baby potatoes in salted water for about 6 minutes and then let it cool.
Preheat the oven to 374 °F (190 °C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Clean and fillet the branzino fish. Pat dry the sea bass with paper towel.
Then cut the fennel leaves roughly, cut the tomatoes in half, crush the olives and remove the seeds.
In the next step, place the fennel, slices of lemon, tomato, olives, fish and chilled potatoes in a large bowl.
Then flavor it with olive oil, sea salt and pepper.
At the last stage, place the mixture on baking paper, put fennel leaves on it and bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 Baked Branzino Fillet with Potatoes

Serves 2

Amount Per Serving

Calories424

% Daily Value*

Cholesterol 68 mg22.7%

Sodium 128 mg5.6%

Potassium 536 mg11.4%

Protein 33.9 g67.8%

Total Fat 24.8 g31.8%

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Tips

Choose fresh branzino fillets. The freshness of the fish is important for the taste of your food.
Make sure the fillets are thoroughly cleaned.
After cleaning, take care to dry the sea bass thoroughly before cooking.
Before putting the sea bass in the oven, increase its flavor by marinating.
Place the lemon slices in or on the fish. Instead, you can add lemon juice to the sauce.
You can add 2-3 branches of fresh thyme instead of fennel leaves on sea bass.
Do not overcook the fish. Otherwise, it become dry and lose its tenderness.
Cooking time in the oven is 20-25 minutes on average. This time may vary depending on the feature of the oven. Therefore, take care to control the cooking stage.

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Branzino or Branzini is a type of white fish. It is also known as 'Mediterranean Sea Bass'. This sea bass species, which is especially popular in Italian cuisine, is found in the Western and Southern parts of Europe and on the North African coast. It can be easily prepared by roasting in the oven, stove or grill with olive oil, garlic, and lemon.

Fish dishes are among the indispensables of Turkish cuisine. Branzino is also one of the most popular and preferred fishes. Especially the first months of the year are ideal times for the branzino. Baked branzino fillet recipe, which is really healthy and delicious, is also an ideal recipe you can consume in these months. Try this baked branzino to make perfectly cooked sea bass fillet with a moist and flaky texture, infused with aromatic herbs.

Equipment for this recipe

Measuring Cup

Mixing Bowls

Baking Set

Cutting Board

Chef Knife

How To Clean and Fillet Sea Bass?

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You can buy sea bass fillet from supermarkets and fishermen stores. Or you can take the whole sea bass and clean it and fillet it. So how to clean sea bass, how to peel the sea bass skin?

Cut the fins of the fish at the root with a sharp knife.
Scrape the fish scales with the sharp side of the knife.
After scraping off the scales on both sides of the fish, rinse thoroughly with water. Then dry with a paper towel.
Put the fish on the cutting board. Cut the fish from the abdomen to the head.
To extract the viscera, carefully remove it from the head towards the tail.
Wash the fish in water again. Dry again with a paper towel.
Carefully separate the fish's head from the body.
Cut the fish lengthwise, holding it from the tail. Turn it over and cut the other side in the same way.
Make a small incision with the help of a sharp knife to peel off the sea bass skin sides.
Place the knife between the skin and the meat and separate the skin from the meat with the help of a knife.
After removing the fillet, check it with your hand so that there are no bones.
Your fillet is now ready for use in your recipe.

How to Marinate Sea Bass?

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Branzino or sea bass consumed especially in winter is among the indispensable tastes of summer tables. You can also make sea bass in your home oven or pan.

When using sea bass in your recipes, you can add flavor to your fish by marinating. Marinating, also known as 'sauced', is done for making the meat softer and more delicious. The taste of the meat kept in the mixture for a while becomes more evident.

Sea bass, one of the most suitable fish to be marinated, can be cooked in many ways. You can make your recipe even more unique by applying one of the different marinating methods before cooking. In addition to acidic ingredients such as vinegar and wine; lemon juice, orange juice and olive oil can be preferred for marinating fish. Also, food such as milk and yogurt can be used.

The marinating process prevents the fish from sticking to the tray or grill. So how long should sea bass be marinated? How long the fish will be seasoned depends on the thickness of the meat, whether the fish is whole or fillet, and the product used in marinating. Sea bass should be marinated for an average of 30 minutes. You can use the following recipes while marinating branzino.

Marinated Sea Bass (Branzino) with Orange Juice

One of the most preferred methods of marinating sea bass is to sauce with orange juice. For this recipe; squeeze 3 oranges and half a lemon. Add 4 tablespoons of olive oil and preferably dill. Leave the sea bass with fillets in this mixture for half an hour.

Marinated Sea Bass (Branzino) with Milk

Milk can be used to season white meat fish. In this recipe; Mix 1/2 cup of milk, 3 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 teaspoon of cumin or coriander, 3 cloves of chopped garlic.

Marinated Sea Bass (Branzino) with Olive Oil

It is preferred for lean meat or low fat fish meat. In this recipe; Mix 1/2 cup of olive oil, 1 squeezed lemon, 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh thyme and 2 cloves of garlic.

How Do You Make a Branzino Fillet In The Oven?

Branzino, which is a low-fat fish, takes its place on the tables especially in winter. It is a healthy meal with delicious recipes in the pan or oven. If you are wondering how to bake branzino (sea bass) fillet, be sure to try the this delicious branzino recipe we prepared for you.

How Long Does It Take to Bake the Fillet Branzino?

Bake the branzino fillet you have taken ready or cleaned at home in the oven for 20 minutes. Leave the oven door open for about 5 minutes, before taking it out of the oven. Your baked fillet sea bass is ready to be eaten. Baked branzino fillet takes about half an hour to cook. It is a delicious fish when it is cooked the right amount.

Is Baked Sea Bass Served Whole?

You can also serve the fish whole. When cooked as a whole branzino, the flavor of the fish is preserved. However, it is recommended to make sea bass fillet for easy consumption. You can also choose whole fish in our baked sea bass recipe.

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What To Serve with Baked Branzino Fish?

Here are our delicious recipes that you can serve with Branzino Fish:

The Benefits of Branzino Fish

Branzino is a fish type that draws attention with the vitamins and minerals it contains. Containing a small amount of fat and plenty of protein, branzino is an important food source especially for the development of muscles. It contains vitamins A, B1, B2, B6, B12 and D. These vitamins are especially effective in protecting fish from winter diseases. In addition, since branzino does not.

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