Mustard-Crusted Branzino

A sophisticated dish featuring butterflied branzino coated with a flavorful mixture of whole grain mustard, fresh thyme, and crispy sourdough breadcrumbs. The fish is roasted until golden brown and served with bright lemon wedges.

4 servings
22 min

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons whole grain mustard
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
  • 1 cup sourdough breadcrumbs
  • 1 to taste kosher salt
  • 1 to taste black pepper
  • 2 whole branzino
  • 1 to serve lemon

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Preheat oven to 450°F. Whisk oil, mustard, garlic, and thyme in a small bowl. Using your fingertips or a rubber spatula, mix in breadcrumbs, squeezing or pressing to saturate bread, until evenly coated; season with salt and pepper.

    5 min

  2. 2.

    Open up fish and place, skin side down, in a large ovenproof pan or on a rimmed baking sheet; season with salt and pepper. Top with breadcrumb mixture, pressing to adhere. Roast until breadcrumbs are golden brown and fish is cooked through, 10-15 minutes.

    15 min

  3. 3.

    Serve fish with lemon wedges.

    2 min