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Baked Striped Bass with Lemon Sauce

Cultural Context

Baked striped bass, or branzino, is a staple in coastal Italian cuisine, celebrated for its delicate flavor and flaky texture. Traditionally, it is prepared simply to highlight the freshness of the fish, often served at family gatherings or special occasions. The dish embodies the Italian philosophy of using high-quality, fresh ingredients, and has gained popularity worldwide, often appearing on seafood restaurant menus.

ItalianITmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1.5 lb striped bass
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon paprika
1 cup breadcrumbs
1/2 cup grated cheese
1/4 cup fresh parsley
1 lemon
2 tablespoons capers
3 cloves garlic

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil provides healthy fats while canola oil is more budget-friendly.

white wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic wine

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

Non-alcoholic wine maintains flavor while chicken broth is a cost-effective substitute.

1

Preheat oven to 425°F.

2

Prepare breadcrumbs by mixing with grated cheese, parsley, and paprika.

3

Cut the striped bass into uniform portions.

4

Oil the baking dish and season it with salt.

5

Drizzle olive oil over the fish pieces and season with salt.

6

Place the fish in the baking dish.

7

Put the fish in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes, checking for doneness.

8

Prepare the lemon sauce by crushing garlic and mixing it with lemon juice, salt, and capers.

9

Whisk the sauce to incorporate air and change its color.

10

Add half of the fresh parsley to the sauce and reserve the rest for garnish.

11

Plate the fish and drizzle the sauce around it, avoiding wetting the fish directly.

Cooking Techniques

cleaningseasoningbaking

Equipment Needed

baking dishaluminum foilknifecutting board

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

fish

Also Known As

Branzino al FornoBranzino with Lemon Sauce
Local Name: Branzino al forno con salsa di limone

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