Best Branzino Recipes That Will Blow Your Friends and Family Away!

Ever cooked a whole fish? Well, today’s your lucky day! Join me as I prepare a fresh yet flavorful branzino with fresh tabouleh and crispy potatoes! Click above to watch this recipe come together from start to finish!

Lemon and Herb Stuffed Branzino 

Ever cooked a whole fish? No problem! Get ready to impress your friends and family with this colorful dish!

Total Time 40 minutes

Servings 2 people

                   Ingredients

• • 1 branzino whole
  • 1 lemon sliced
  • 1 bunch of fresh chives
  • 1 bunch of fresh parsley
  • 4-6 garlic cloves
  • 4 tablespoons paprika
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon toasted pepper

                  Directions

• • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees convection or 425 degrees.
  • Toast black peppercorns in a small pan for about 30 seconds, then transfer to a container.
  • Make sure your branzino has been cleaned and is ready to go!
  • Score fish on both sides (See video for reference).
  • Combine paprika, brown sugar, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
  • Cover fish completely in seasoned mixture on both sides.
  • Stuff branzino with garlic, lemons, parsley, and chives.
  • Cook on 400 degrees for 30-35 minutes, adding lemon slices halfway through.
  • Plate fish on top of fresh tabouleh and drizzle with lemon dill sauce (see below).

Fresh Tabouleh with Crispy Potatoes

This flavor combination is a match made in heaven. Who doesn’t love a little salad-potato action?

Total Time 30 mins

Servings 2-3 people

                  Ingredients

• • 4 bunches of chopped parsley
  • 3 tomatoes
  • 1-2 cucumbers
  • 1/4 red onion chopped
  • 2 cloves of minced garlic
  • olive oil
  • salt + pepper to taste
  • 1 lb small red or white potatoes
  • juice from 1 lemon

                   Directions

• • In a large pot, boil potatoes for 20-25 minutes until soft but still has a little bite.
  • Preheat the fryer to 350 degrees.
  • Dice tomatoes, cucumbers, onion, and parsley in a medium-sized bowl.
  • Mince garlic and add to bowl with tomatoes.
  • Combine and drizzle with olive oil.
  • Drain potatoes and cut them into half or quarter pieces.
  • Fry potatoes for 5 minutes, then season with salt and pepper.
  • Combine potatoes with parsley and tomato mixture.
  • Lightly toss with lemon dill sauce (see below).

Lemon Dill Sauce

This simple sauce is perfect to top any fish or salad!

Total Time 5 minutes

                  Ingredients.

• • juice from 2 lemons
  • 1 bunch chopped dill
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • salt + pepper

                   Directions

• • Whisk lemon juice, dill, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
  • Pour over branzino and tabouleh or any dish that needs a little pizzazz!

How to Assemble 

• • Add a layer of tabouleh and potatoes to the plate.
  • Place cooked fish on top of the salad.
  • Drizzle branzino with lemon dill sauce.
  • Finish by adding roasted lemons, garlic, and chives on top.
  • Serve with more lemon dill sauce, and enjoy!