Category
Branzino/Dinner
Servings
2
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
5 minutes
Author:
KnowSeafood
Crispy branzino with peppery watercress salad ready in under 10 minutes!This recipe is the perfect option for a quick dinner. Branzino cooks in under 5 minutes and pairs perfectly with this peppery watercress salad with lemon and parmesan!
Ingredients
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2 filets branzino
1 lemon
1 bunch watercress
1 hunk of parmesan
1 tsp dijon
2 tbsp olive oil
neutral oil like avocado, just a splash for cooking the fish
salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Heat a cast-iron skillet on medium/high heat. Season both sides of the branzino with salt and pepper. Add a splash of neutral oil to the pan. When the oil begins to smoke, gently place the fish in the pan skin side down. Cook the fish on the skin side for two minutes, then flip the fish to the flesh side just for 10 seconds. Remove from the pan and transfer to a plate skin side up.
In a small bowl whisk together the dijon, olive oil, and juice from half a lemon. Toss the watercress with dressing. Use a vegetable peeler to shave parmesan into the salad. Season with salt and pepper.
Divide the branzino filets between two plates, top with salad and serve with a slice of lemon on the side. Enjoy immediately!
Recipe Note
Recipe via Craving California