Whole Branzino Roasted In Salt Recipe

Name: Whole Branzino Roasted In Salt
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 3-pound box coarse kosher salt; 5 (or more) large egg whites; 2 1- to 1 1/2-pound whole branzino, loup de mer, or sea bass, gutted; 8 fresh parsley sprigs; 2 fresh thyme sprigs; 4 thin lemon slices; 1 lemon; 1/4 cup finely diced celery; 1/4 cup finely diced cucumber; 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons drained small capers; 2 tablespoons sliced pitted brine-cured green olives (such as picholine); 3 cups arugula

Servings: persons

1 3-pound box coarse kosher salt
5 (or more) large egg whites
2 1- to 1 1/2-pound whole branzino, loup de mer, or sea bass, gutted
8 fresh parsley sprigs
2 fresh thyme sprigs
4 thin lemon slices
1 lemon
1/4 cup finely diced celery
1/4 cup finely diced cucumber
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons drained small capers
2 tablespoons sliced pitted brine-cured green olives (such as picholine)
3 cups arugula

1
Preheat oven to 400u00b0F. Stir salt and 5 egg whites in large bowl, adding more egg whites as needed to form grainy paste. Press 1/4-inch layer of salt mixture (large enough to hold both fish) onto large rimmed baking sheet. Stuff cavity of each whole fish with half of herb sprigs and lemon slices. Place fish atop salt mixture on baking sheet. Pack remaining salt mixture over fish to enclose completely. Roast until thermometer inserted into thickest part of fish registers 135u00b0F, about 20 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes.
2
Using small sharp knife, remove peel and white pith from lemon. Working over bowl, cut between membranes to release segments. Cut each segment into 3 pieces. Add lemon pieces and next 6 ingredients to bowl.
3
Using back of large spoon, gently crack open salt crust on fish. Lift and discard salt layer. Pull skin from top of 1 fish. Carefully lift top fillet from bones and transfer to plate. Lift and discard bones. Gently lift second fillet from skin and transfer to second plate. Repeat with second fish for a total of 4 plates.
4
Spoon salsa verde over fish, leaving juices in bowl. Add arugula to bowl; toss to coat. Divide among plates.

480

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 3-pound box coarse kosher salt, 5 (or more) large egg whites, 2 1- to 1 1/2-pound whole branzino, loup de mer, or sea bass, gutted, 8 fresh parsley sprigs, and more.

Yes, Whole Branzino Roasted In Salt falls under the General 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.

Whole Branzino Roasted In Salt

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