Baked Branzino with Miso Glaze
Savor a delightful meal with this Baked Branzino with Miso Glaze, a tender fish with a sweet and savory coating. This flavorful branzino pairs beautifully with Fluffy Steamed White Rice, sautéed bok choy, or a light Asian Cucumber Salad. It’s a wonderful way to enjoy a restaurant-quality dish in the comfort of your own home.
Servings: 4
Calories: 137kcal
Ingredients
- 4 8 oz Branzino filets skin on
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup miso paste any variety
- 3 tablespoon Rice vinegar seasoned
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoon lemon zest
- salt
- pepper
- lemon or orange juice if needed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400° F. Rinse fish, pat fish skin side dry. Spray baking pan rack with non stick spray or olive oil. If you don't have a rack, line the baking pan with aluminum foil and coat with olive oil.2 tablespoon olive oil
- Place the fish filets skin side up on the baking rack.4 8 oz Branzino filets
- Mix the miso paste, rice vinegar, lemon zest, minced garlic, and any lemon or orange juice if needed to thin the basting glaze more. You should have a thick glaze.½ cup miso paste, 3 tablespoon Rice vinegar, 2 cloves garlic, 2 tablespoon lemon zest, lemon or orange juice if needed
- Baste the glaze all over the surface of each filet skin. Place the baking pan in the preheated oven.
- BAKE uncovered at 400° F (for 12 to 15 minutes.
- Optional: Just before you remove the fish filets from the oven, TURN the oven to broil, and broil fish for about 3 minutes, until skins are crispy. Remove from the oven. Season with salt & pepper and serve.salt , pepper
Notes
- Pat the Fish Dry: Before applying the glaze, thoroughly pat the branzino dry with paper towels. This helps the glaze adhere better and promotes a crispier skin (if skin-on).
- Don't Over-Marinate: Miso glazes are potent. A 15-30 minute marination is usually sufficient to impart flavor without making the fish too salty or altering its delicate texture.
- Use Parchment Paper or Foil: Line your baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easy cleanup, as the miso glaze can caramelize and stick to the pan.
- Monitor Baking Time Closely: Branzino cooks relatively quickly. Keep an eye on it and avoid overbaking, as fish can dry out easily. It's done when it flakes easily with a fork.
- Broil for Glaze Perfection: For an extra caramelized and slightly crispy glaze, finish the last 1-2 minutes under a broiler. Watch it carefully to prevent burning.
Nutrition
Calories: 137kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 1284mg | Potassium: 86mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 32IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1mg
