Best 4 Branzino With Arugula Sauce Recipes

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**Branzino with Arugula Sauce: A Delightful Italian Feast for the Senses**

Prepare to embark on a culinary journey to the heart of Italy with our exquisite Branzino with Arugula Sauce recipe. This dish showcases the delicate flavors of branzino, a mild white fish, complemented by a vibrant and herbaceous arugula sauce. The arugula sauce bursts with freshness, thanks to the zesty combination of arugula, lemon juice, and garlic. Paired with the tender and flaky branzino, this dish offers a harmonious balance of flavors and textures.

In addition to the main recipe, we've included two additional variations to cater to diverse preferences. The Branzino with Lemon Butter Sauce recipe offers a classic and elegant take on the dish, highlighting the natural flavors of the fish with a rich and velvety lemon butter sauce. For those seeking a lighter and healthier option, the Baked Branzino with Herbs recipe presents a delightful fusion of flavors, where the branzino is infused with aromatic herbs and baked to perfection.

Each recipe provides step-by-step instructions, ensuring that even novice cooks can recreate these dishes with ease. With stunning visuals and detailed explanations, we guide you through the process, from preparing the ingredients to plating the final masterpiece. Discover the art of Italian cuisine and impress your family and friends with these exceptional branzino recipes.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

BRANZINO WITH ARUGULA SAUCE



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Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     dinner, easy, main course

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 large egg
1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 branzino or other white-fleshed fish fillets, with skin, about 12 ounces each
1/2 teaspoon fleur de sel
1/2 teaspoon pink peppercorns, crushed
1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
Zest of 1/2 lemon
2 cups arugula, plus a few sprigs for garnish
1/3 cup chervil
1/3 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves
1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
Salt and ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400 degrees. Bring a small saucepan of water to a boil, add egg, cook 6 minutes, drain and set aside. Place a Silpat or sheet of parchment paper in a baking dish large enough to hold the fish. Brush Silpat or paper with 1/2 tablespoon oil. Brush fish on both sides with another 1/2 tablespoon of oil and place in dish, skin side down. Combine fleur de sel, pink peppercorns, thyme and lemon zest and scatter on fish.
  • Peel egg and coarsely chop. Into a blender, add egg, arugula, chervil, parsley, 3 tablespoons water, the lemon juice and the 1/3 cup olive oil. Process to a fine purée. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • Put fish in the oven and bake 12 to 15 minutes, until just cooked through. Spread sauce on each of 4 warm dinner plates. Cut each fillet in four pieces and place two pieces on each plate, on the arugula sauce. Season fish with salt and pepper. Garnish with arugula and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 381, UnsaturatedFat 21 grams, Carbohydrate 2 grams, Fat 26 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 33 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 529 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams

BRANZINO MEDITERRANEAN



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This simple, healthy, and delicious Mediterranean fish, also known as 'Greek Sea Bass', should be cooked whole. The cavity of the fish can be stuffed with lemon and other ingredients for added flavor. It is a very mild-tasting and versatile fish. The oregano and lemon make it truly Greek cuisine that many will enjoy. Can be found wild-caught in many stores. Enjoy!

Provided by Christala

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Greek

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 red onion, chopped
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 whole Branzino (sea bass) fish, cleaned
2 wedges fresh lemon
2 sprigs fresh rosemary
½ cup white wine
¼ cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves
¼ cup chopped Italian flat-leaf parsley
2 lemon wedges

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil into a large baking pan; add onion and season with salt and pepper.
  • Place the 2 cleaned fish into the baking pan and stuff each cavity with 1 lemon wedge, 1 rosemary sprig, and some of the red onion. Pour white wine and lemon juice over each fish and sprinkle with oregano. Drizzle the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil over the 2 fish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork, about 25 minutes. Gently slide a spatula between the bones to separate fish; remove all the bones. Serve fish on a platter and garnish with parsley and lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 379.9 calories, Carbohydrate 6.6 g, Cholesterol 117.3 mg, Fat 12.6 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 53 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 236.8 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

ROAST BRANZINO WITH LEMON-ROSEMARY OVER ARUGULA



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Categories     Fish     Roast

Yield 4 people

Number Of Ingredients 14

Fish:
4 Branzino, cleaned, scaled, gutted
1 lemon, sliced
4 rosemary sprigs (1 per fish)
3 Tb olive oil
Salad:
1 lemon
1/4 c. diced celery
1/4 c. diced cucumber
1/4 c. chopped parsley
1/2 c. olives
1/4 c. capers
3 c arugula
1/4 c. extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 425 2. Stuff Fish: Salt inside of each fish. Stuff 1/4 of the lemon slices in each fish with a rosemary sprig. 3. Brown Fish: In large ovenproof skillet, heat 2 Tb over high heat until hot. Add 2 Branzino and cook on each side till crisp (3 min per side). Repeat with other fish. 4. Finish Fish: Roast fish in the oven for 10 minutes until cooked through. 5. Make Salad: Remove lemon segments from lemon into medium bowl (with juice from cutting). Mix in celery, cucumber, parsley, olives, capers and olive oil. Don't add arugula yet. 6. Presentation: Place fish on each plate and spoon a couple Tb of salad mixture over each fish. Add arugula to salad bowl and mix thoroughly. Give each plate a portion of the arugula salad.

GRILLED WHOLE BRANZINO



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Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

Zest and juice of 1 lemon
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons chopped capers
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
One 2- to 2 1/2-pound branzino or whole brook trout, fins trimmed, gutted and scaled
2 sprigs fresh rosemary
4 sprigs fresh thyme
4 cloves garlic, crushed
1 lemon, sliced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • For the Salmoriglio sauce: Whisk together the lemon juice and olive oil in a medium bowl. Add garlic, capers, herbs and lemon zest. The sauce should be loose in consistency with high-acid flavor. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • For the fish: Preheat the grill for cooking over high heat (around 450 to 500 degrees F).
  • Bring fish to room temperature, 30 minutes, then wrap fish briefly in paper towels to dry out skin, which will help keep the fish from sticking to the grill.
  • Stuff the inside cavity of the fish with herbs, garlic and lemon slices, and sprinkle the cavity with salt and pepper. Brush the outside of the fish with olive oil, then sprinkle with salt and pepper. Brush a fish grill basket with oil or spray with nonstick cooking spray. Place fish in fish grill basket and secure shut. (If you don't have a fish grill basket, place the fish between 2 wire cooling racks and secure the racks together with wire.)
  • Place basket on the hottest part of the grill. Cook until the eye turns white and skin is charred, 6 to 8 minutes per side. Let rest 5 minutes.
  • Place fish on a platter and dress with the Salmoriglio sauce.

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: The fresher the ingredients, the better the sauce will taste. Look for ripe, aromatic arugula and juicy, firm branzino fillets.
  • Don't overcook the fish: Branzino is a delicate fish that can easily be overcooked. Cook it just until it is opaque in the center, about 3-4 minutes per side.
  • Make sure the sauce is well-seasoned: The arugula sauce should be flavorful and well-balanced. Taste it and adjust the seasonings as needed.
  • Serve immediately: Branzino with arugula sauce is best served immediately, while the fish is still hot and the sauce is fresh.

Conclusion:

Branzino with arugula sauce is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The combination of flavors and textures is simply irresistible. With its crispy skin, flaky flesh, and herbaceous sauce, this dish is sure to impress your guests. So next time you're looking for a special meal, give branzino with arugula sauce a try. You won't be disappointed.

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