January 26th, 2018
Simple Roasted Branzino and Vegetables Recipe
I love easy, healthy meals like this one. This simple roasted branzino and vegetables (and brussels too!)- is easy, it’s clean and it’s simple to prepare. This dish is loaded with healthy nutrients, protein and fiber- and will leave you feeling satisfied too. Try to load up on the veggies and have fewer potatoes if you can!
I would recommend buying the fish already off the bone (it’s easier to work with and it’s also tastier to eat I think!). If you want to swap out any of the veggies you’re welcome to do so as well. Enjoy this easy fish and veggies dinner- it’s the perfect way to have an easy meal or kick off a clean eating weekend!
Enjoy!
Simple Roasted Branzino and Vegetables Recipe
Prep time: 15 minutes
Total time: 45 minutes
Makes: 2 servings
Ingredients:
Branzino:
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 whole branzino fish, filets
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 lemon, sliced
Potatoes:
- 1/2 lb (about 1 cup) small round potatoes, halved
- 2 tsp olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
Brussels sprouts:
- 1 cup brussels sprouts, halved
- 1 tsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Spinach:
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 2 cups spinach
Directions:
For the branzino:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- Heat a medium/large frying pan over medium heat and add the olive oil.
- Salt and pepper the fish (both sides).
- Place the fish filets skin down in the heated pan and cook for 3-5 minutes (until browned).
- Then transfer the branzino to a baking sheet and bake in the oven for 10 minutes.
- After 10 minutes remove from oven and set aside.
- Serve with a lemon wedge!
For the potatoes:
- Wash and half the mini potatoes.
- Place the potatoes into a small baking pan (or on a baking sheet)- and toss with olive oil, salt and pepper.
- Place into the oven and bake at 400 (same temperature as the fish above)- for 15 minutes, stir and mix together then cook for another 15 minutes- should be browned.
- Remove from the oven and set aside.
For the brussels sprouts:
- Wash and prepare the ‘sprouts.
- Toss together in a baking pan or on a baking sheet with olive oil, salt and pepper.
- Place the pan into the oven and bake at 400 (same as fish, above), for 20-30 minutes or until browned and soft.
- Remove from oven and set aside.
For the spinach:
- Chop the garlic cloves and set aside.
- Wash and prepare the spinach.
- Heat a medium saute pan over medium heat, add oil and add the garlic- saute for 1-2 minutes.
- Add the spinach next and lower the heat to medium/low.
- Mix together every few minutes until spinach is wilted- add salt and pepper.
- Remove from heat.
- Serve and enjoy!
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