Whole Branzino Roasted in Sea Salt with Aromatic Herbs

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   1 sheet parchment paper

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   Serving suggestions: Steamed vegetables and plain mashed potatoes

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   To make the vinaigrette sauce: In a small bowl, mix together salt and lemon juice, and then add the olive oil.

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   When it comes time to serve, mix the aromatic herb mixture into the sauce, see Cook's note*.

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   Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.

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   Clean and dry the branzino.

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   In a bowl, mix egg whites, flour, sea salt, and the aromatic herbs, creating a smooth mixture.

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   Line the bottom of a baking pan with the parchment paper.

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   Place the branzino onto the parchment paper.

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    Cover the entire branzino (top and all sides but not the bottom) with the sea salt mixture.

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    Bake for 20 minutes, and then remove from oven.

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    While the fish is still in the baking pan, crack open the sea salt case, push it to the side, then fillet.

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    Place the branzino fillets onto a plate.

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    Serve with vinaigrette sauce on the side, steamed vegetables and plain mashed potatoes.

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    *Cook's Note: Don't add the herbs too early, or the lemon juice will cook them.

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    Combine all herbs.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.