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Branzino with Lemon Oregano Vinaigrette

Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings 2

Ingredients
  

  • 2 1 lb. whole Branzino scaled & gutted
  • ¼ cup dry white wine or sherry
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • Several sprigs fresh oregano
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • 1 tbsp fresh oregano chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • 2 tbsp onion minced
  • salt & pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat a gas grill or the broiler, or start a charcoal fire; Heat should be medium high.
  • Rinse the fish with wine, and let it sit for a few minutes a mixture of the wine, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, and sprigs of oregano.
  • Make the vinaigrette by whisking or shaking together the olive oil, most of the lemon juice, herbs, onion, salt, and pepper.
  • Taste and adjust the seasoning, adding more lemon juice if necessary.
  • Grill or broil the fish until nicely charred on each side, about 8 to 10 minutes total.
  • If you grill, use a fish basket or move the fish around on the grill to keep it from sticking.
  • If you broil, base once or twice with the pan juices.
  • Serve immediately, with vinaigrette.