Mustard crusted branzino is a delicious and elegant seafood dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight dinner. Branzino, also known as European sea bass, is a mild-flavored fish that pairs well with the tangy and slightly spicy mustard crust. This dish can be prepared in under an hour and is sure to impress your family and friends.
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MUSTARD-CRUSTED BRANZINO
Butterflying branzino is a great way to fast-track when cooking a whole fish. Ask your fishmonger to do it for you.
Provided by Alison Roman
Categories Fish Mustard Bake Quick & Easy Dinner Trout Bon Appétit Christmas Eve Sugar Conscious Pescatarian Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 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.
- 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.
- Serve fish with lemon wedges.
MUSTARD CRUSTED RACK OF LAMB
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 3h25m
Yield 1 rack of lamb, serving 2
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Season rack of lamb well on all sides with salt and pepper. Heat a medium skillet over high heat and, when hot, add the oil. When the oil is almost smoking, add the rack of lamb and brown well on all sides, about 6 minutes. Transfer the lamb to a plate and set aside to cool slightly before proceeding.
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
- Using the back of a spoon, spread the mustard evenly over all sides of the lamb. Spread the minced garlic over the lamb in the same manner.
- In a small mixing bowl combine the breadcrumbs and grated cheese and toss to thoroughly combine. Using your hands or a spoon, spread the breadcrumb mixture evenly all over the lamb, pressing so that the crumbs adhere to the meat.
- Place the rack of lamb on a baking sheet and bake for 12 to 15 minutes for medium-rare. Allow lamb to sit for 5 to 10 minutes before carving into chops to serve.
- Serve with some of the Fig Chutney, if desired.
- In a large saucepan combine the vinegar, sugar, onion, ginger, mustard seeds, lemon zest, cinnamon stick, salt, allspice, and cloves and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook until mixture is thickened and reduced by 2/3, forming a thick syrup. Add the figs and cook gently until the figs are very soft and beginning to fall apart and most of the liquid they've given off has evaporated, about 30 minutes.
- Transfer the chutney to a non-reactive container and allow to come to room temperature before serving. The chutney may be made up to 3 weeks in advance and stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container. (Alternately, hot chutney may be ladled into hot sterilized canning jars and processed in a hot-water bath according to manufacturer's directions.)
BRANZINO MEDITERRANEAN
This simple, healthy, and delicious Mediterranean fish, also known as 'Greek Sea Bass', should be cooked whole. The cavity of the fish can be stuffed with lemon and other ingredients for added flavor. It is a very mild-tasting and versatile fish. The oregano and lemon make it truly Greek cuisine that many will enjoy. Can be found wild-caught in many stores. Enjoy!
Provided by Christala
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Greek
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- Drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil into a large baking pan; add onion and season with salt and pepper.
- Place the 2 cleaned fish into the baking pan and stuff each cavity with 1 lemon wedge, 1 rosemary sprig, and some of the red onion. Pour white wine and lemon juice over each fish and sprinkle with oregano. Drizzle the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil over the 2 fish.
- Bake in the preheated oven until fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork, about 25 minutes. Gently slide a spatula between the bones to separate fish; remove all the bones. Serve fish on a platter and garnish with parsley and lemon wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 379.9 calories, Carbohydrate 6.6 g, Cholesterol 117.3 mg, Fat 12.6 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 53 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 236.8 mg, Sugar 1.9 g
MUSTARD AND HERB CRUSTED RACK OF LAMB
Categories Herb Lamb Mustard Roast Easter Oscars Dinner Meat Rack of Lamb Fall Winter Anniversary Gourmet Sugar Conscious Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Stir together bread crumbs, parsley, mint, rosemary, salt, and pepper in a bowl, then drizzle with 2 1/2 tablespoons oil and toss until combined well.
- Put oven rack in middle position and preheat to 400°F.
- Season lamb with salt and pepper. Heat remaining tablespoon oil in a large heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then brown lamb 1 rack at a time, turning once, about 4 minutes per rack. Transfer to a 13- by 9- by 2-inch roasting pan, arranging fatty sides up.
- Spread fatty sides of each rack with 2 teaspoons mustard. Divide bread crumb mixture into 3 portions and pat each portion over mustard coating on each rack, gently pressing to adhere.
- Roast lamb until thermometer inserted diagonally 2 inches into center (do not touch bone) registers 130°F (for medium-rare), 20 to 25 minutes, and transfer to a cutting board. Let stand 10 minutes, then cut into chops.
MUSTARD-CRUSTED CRISPY CHICKEN THIGHS
These super tasty chicken thighs are another easy, breezy meal that can be made in no time at all. Good enough to use as a stand alone dish, in a sandwich, or so many other possibilities! Enjoy with an oaky Chardonnay or a crisp Pinot Grigio!
Provided by Mandbsfablives
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Place a rack on a rimmed baking sheet.
- Trim any fat off of chicken thighs and season with a light coating of adobo and pepper.
- Stir Dijon and melted butter together in a shallow bowl until you have a glossy, buttery mixture. Combine bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese in another bowl.
- Dip chicken thighs in the Dijon mixture until evenly coated, then dredge in the bread crumb mixture. Transfer thighs to the prepared baking sheet and spray the tops with cooking spray.
- Bake in the preheated oven without flipping until no longer pink in the centers, 30 to 35 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Garnish with parsley to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 446.7 calories, Carbohydrate 32.2 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Fat 22.4 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 24.8 g, SaturatedFat 10.7 g, Sodium 2005.9 mg, Sugar 1.7 g
Tips:
- For a crispier crust, make sure the fish is dry before applying the mustard mixture. You can pat it dry with paper towels or let it air dry for a few minutes.
- If you don't have Dijon mustard, you can use another type of mustard, such as yellow or brown mustard. However, Dijon mustard has a sharper flavor that will complement the fish better.
- Be careful not to overcook the fish. Branzino is a delicate fish, so it only needs to be cooked for a few minutes per side.
- Serve the branzino immediately with your favorite sides, such as roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or rice.
Conclusion:
Mustard-crusted branzino is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. The mustard gives the fish a flavorful crust, while the inside remains moist and tender. Serve the branzino with your favorite sides and enjoy!
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