Mustard-Crusted Branzino

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Very Healthy
Health score
69%
Mustard-Crusted Branzino
25 min.
4
631kcal

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Craving a restaurant-worthy meal without the fuss? Look no further than this Mustard-Crusted Branzino recipe! In just 25 minutes, you can have a stunning and flavorful dish on your table that's both healthy and satisfying. This recipe is naturally gluten-free and dairy-free, making it a great option for those with dietary restrictions or anyone looking for a lighter meal.

The star of the show is the crispy, golden-brown mustard crust, made with fresh sourdough breadcrumbs, fragrant thyme, and a hint of garlic. The whole grain mustard adds a tangy kick that perfectly complements the delicate flavor of the branzino (or trout, if you prefer). The breadcrumb mixture is pressed onto the fish before roasting, creating a delightful textural contrast between the crunchy crust and the flaky, moist fish.

This recipe is incredibly easy to customize to your liking. Feel free to experiment with different herbs and spices in the breadcrumb mixture, or add a squeeze of lemon juice for extra brightness. Serve with a simple side salad or roasted vegetables for a complete and balanced meal. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this elegant and effortless dish!

Ingredients

  • cup coarse breadcrumbs fresh
  • tablespoon thyme leaves fresh chopped
  •  garlic clove finely grated
  • servings kosher salt freshly ground
  • servings lemon wedges (for serving)
  • 0.3 cup olive oil 
  • pound trout whole
  • tablespoons grain mustard whole

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • whisk
  • spatula

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Serve fish with lemon wedges.
  5. Per serving: 490 calories, 27 g fat, 1 g fiber
  6. Bon Appétit

Nutrition Facts

Calories631kcal
Protein46.2%
Fat53%
Carbs0.8%

Properties

Glycemic Index
41.13
Glycemic Load
0.2
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
42.309564870337%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.21mg
Hesperetin
0.28mg
Naringenin
0.01mg
Apigenin
0.06mg
Luteolin
0.83mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.02mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:630.83kcal
31.54%
Fat:36.28g
55.82%
Saturated Fat:5.8g
36.26%
Carbohydrates:1.23g
0.41%
Net Carbohydrates:0.59g
0.22%
Sugar:0.14g
0.16%
Cholesterol:197.31mg
65.77%
Sodium:28553.33mg
1241.45%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:71.14g
142.29%
Vitamin B12:26.5µg
441.69%
Manganese:3.06mg
152.75%
Vitamin D:13.27µg
88.45%
Phosphorus:844.9mg
84.49%
Vitamin B1:1.21mg
80.51%
Vitamin B3:15.39mg
76.95%
Vitamin B2:1.14mg
66.88%
Vitamin B5:6.64mg
66.37%
Selenium:45.6µg
65.15%
Potassium:1261.7mg
36.05%
Vitamin B6:0.7mg
35.1%
Copper:0.68mg
34.03%
Iron:5.87mg
32.62%
Magnesium:82.41mg
20.6%
Calcium:177.81mg
17.78%
Vitamin E:2.65mg
17.69%
Zinc:2.41mg
16.06%
Folate:45.69µg
11.42%
Vitamin K:8.76µg
8.34%
Vitamin C:5.3mg
6.42%
Vitamin A:283.21IU
5.66%
Fiber:0.64g
2.55%
Source:Epicurious