Whole Branzino Roasted in Salt
Whole Branzino Roasted in Salt is a flavorful Continental Global Delicacies dish prepared with quality ingredients. Preheat oven to 400°F.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionPreheat oven to 400°F.
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 135°F, about 20 minutes.
Let stand 10 minutes.
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.
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.
Spoon salsa verde over fish, leaving juices in bowl.
Add arugula to bowl; toss to coat.
Divide among plates.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.
