Crispy Branzini in a Cherry Tomato & Herb Broth Recipe

Name: Crispy Branzini in a Cherry Tomato & Herb Broth
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 whole Branzini, Scaled And Gutted (Tilapia, Bass, Halibut All Work Great Too); 1 whole Small Onion, Diced; 1 teaspoon Black Peppercorns; 1 whole Bay Leaf; 1 bunch Parsley, Save Stems And Chop Leaves; 1 bunch Basil, Save Stems And Chop Leaves; 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil; 2 cloves Garlic, Minced; 1 pinch Red Pepper Flakes; 4 Tablespoons Dry White Wine; 10 whole Cherry Tomatoes; Salt And Pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

1 whole Branzini, Scaled And Gutted (Tilapia, Bass, Halibut All Work Great Too)
1 whole Small Onion, Diced
1 teaspoon Black Peppercorns
1 whole Bay Leaf
1 bunch Parsley, Save Stems And Chop Leaves
1 bunch Basil, Save Stems And Chop Leaves
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
2 cloves Garlic, Minced
1 pinch Red Pepper Flakes
4 Tablespoons Dry White Wine
10 whole Cherry Tomatoes
Salt And Pepper, to taste

1
Fillet the fish and reserve the bones.
2
Score the skin of the fish and set aside.
3
In a pot add the bones, onion, peppercorns, bay leaf, and stems of herbs.
4
Cover with water, bring to a simmer and cook on simmer for 20 minutes.
5
Strain the stock and season with salt and pepper.
6
In a pan add the olive oil and heat over medium high.
7
Season the fish with salt and pepper and place in the pan skin side down.
8
Cook until skin is crispy, about 2 minutes.
9
Remove fish and set aside.
10
Add garlic and red pepper flakes.
11
Cook until fragrant and garlic is slightly brown about 1 minute.
12
Add the wine and strained stock to the pan.
13
Reduce slightly, about 3 minutes.
14
Reduce heat to low.
15
Add the fish fillets back to the broth, skin side up and poach for 2 minutes.
16
Add cherry tomatoes to the broth.
17
Cook until the tomatoes just begin to break down in the broth, about 2 minutes.
18
Season with salt and pepper.
19
Garnish with chopped parsley and basil.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 whole Branzini, Scaled And Gutted (Tilapia, Bass, Halibut All Work Great Too), 1 whole Small Onion, Diced, 1 teaspoon Black Peppercorns, 1 whole Bay Leaf, and more.

Yes, Crispy Branzini in a Cherry Tomato & Herb Broth falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Crispy Branzini in a Cherry Tomato & Herb Broth

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