Grilled Branzino with Jalapeño-Basil Vinaigrette

Grilled Branzino with jalapeño-basil vinaigrette. Fired up the charcoal grill to add a little extra flavour to this delicious house favourite… and while the grill was hot, I grilled a couple of burgers to deliver to my parents. While we enjoyed our fish with salad and fried, crispy pierogis, they enjoyed a big juicy burger with salad and crispy pierogis. Dad was thrilled with the melted 4 year old cheddar, smokey bacon, dill pickles and sweet onion toppings! 

Mom opted for just a little bacon and onion because she wanted to taste the burger! 

Oh, back to our delicious fish…

Grilled Branzino with Jalapeño-Basil Vinaigrette

Fired up the charcoal grill to add a little extra flavour to this delicious house favourite.

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Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 15 mins

Total Time 30 mins

Course Dinner, Entree, Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings 2 people

Ingredients

  

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Jalapeño-Basil Vinaigrette

• 2 jalapeños grilled then chopped (seeds removed, optional)
• 3 tablespoons diced red onions
• 2 cloves garlic chopped
• 2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• ½ cup olive oil
• 4 tablespoons finely chopped basil leaves

Grilled Branzino

• 2 whole branzino (or sea bass) about 1 pound each, scaled and gutted, head and tail intact
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 bunch fresh basil
• lemon slices optional

Instructions

 

Jalapeño-Basil Vinaigrette

• In a food processor add the jalapeños, onion, garlic, mustard, vinegar, salt & pepper and blend until combined. With the motor running, slowly add the oil and blend until emulsified. Add the basil and blend to combine.

Grilled Branzino

• Heat grill to medium-high heat (approximately 400°F).
• Brush both sides of the fish with the oil and season inside and out with the salt and the pepper. Stuff the cavity of each fish with some of the basil and lemon slices optional.
• Grill the fish until slightly charred on 1 side, about 5 to 7 minutes. Using spatula, carefully turn the fish over, close the cover and continue grilling until just cooked through, about 6 to 7 minutes more.
• Remove the fish from the grill and serve with a bowl of the vinaigrette.

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