**Product Name**: Oceankist Branzino (European Sea Bass) Fillet
**Net Weight**: 16 oz (454g)
**Cut**: Skin-on, boneless fillet
**Origin**: Turkey or Greece (Farm Raised)
**Storage**: Keep frozen at or below -18°C (0°F)
**Product Description**:
Oceankist Branzino Fillet is a premium European sea bass known for its delicate, flaky texture and clean, mildly sweet flavor. Raised in pristine Mediterranean waters and carefully hand-filleted, each portion offers skin-on, boneless convenience—ideal for restaurant-quality meals at home. Perfect for grilling, roasting, or pan-searing, Branzino is a versatile white fish that suits a variety of global cuisines.
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**3 Mainstream Recipes**
**1. Pan-Seared Branzino with Lemon Butter Sauce**
*Ingredients*:
* Branzino fillet (skin-on)
* Salt & pepper
* Olive oil
* 2 tbsp butter
* 1 clove garlic (minced)
* 1 tbsp lemon juice
* Fresh parsley (chopped)
*Instructions*:
1. Pat fillet dry and season with salt and pepper.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Place fillet skin-side down and sear for 4–5 minutes until crispy. Flip and cook 1–2 more minutes.
4. In the same pan, add butter, garlic, and lemon juice. Spoon sauce over the fish.
5. Garnish with parsley and serve with steamed vegetables or potatoes.
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**2. Mediterranean Baked Branzino**
*Ingredients*:
* Branzino fillet
* Cherry tomatoes
* Kalamata olives
* Red onion (sliced)
* Garlic
* Olive oil
* Oregano, salt, pepper
* Lemon slices
*Instructions*:
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Arrange fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment.
3. Top with tomatoes, olives, onions, garlic, lemon, and herbs.
4. Drizzle with olive oil and bake for 15–18 minutes until fish is flaky.
5. Serve with couscous or a green salad.
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**3. Grilled Branzino with Herb Marinade**
*Ingredients*:
* Branzino fillet
* 2 tbsp olive oil
* 1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary or thyme
* 1 tsp garlic powder
* Zest of 1 lemon
* Salt & black pepper
*Instructions*:
1. Combine olive oil, herbs, garlic powder, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
2. Marinate the fillets for 15–30 minutes.
3. Preheat grill or grill pan over medium heat.
4. Grill fillets skin-side down for 4–5 minutes, then flip and cook another 2–3 minutes.
5. Serve with grilled vegetables or quinoa.