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Whole Roasted Branzino

Serves: 2

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 whole cleaned and gutted branzino (or sea bass, if branzino isn't available)
  • Fairway sea salt
  • Fairway black pepper
  • fennel fronds
  • 8 slices fennel, 1/2-inch thick
  • Fairway extra-virgin olive oil

DIRECTIONS

  1. Add salt and pepper to the outside and inside of the fish.
  2. Fill the inside of the fish with the fennel fronds
  3. Lay the fennel slices out on a large sheet pan, and place the fish on top.
  4. Drizzle a little olive oil on the fish, and sprinkle a pinch more sea salt on them.
  5. Place in a 450-degree oven, and roast for 20 to 25 minutes, until the fish meat is opaque.
  6. Plate with the fennel under the fish.
Chef’s Note: Your Fairway seafood professional can clean and gut each branzino for you.