A hand holding a fork is poised over a baked whole fish garnished with herbs and a crispy coating, served on a light blue plate; lemon slices and a black plate are nearby, with a striped towel and decorative flowers in the background.
Food Waste Free Recipes

Salt Crusted Branzino

Recipe provided by Chef Joel Gamoran (@joelgamoran)

Salt crusted anything is awesome, but it’s hard to beat branzino. We’re stuffing this bad boy with savory herbs and tons of citrus to yield a flavor bomb, fall apart fish experience.

I love using Morton® Coarse Kosher Salt because the shape of the grains help to cook the dish evenly, making sure that every bite is delicious.
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Ingredients Instructions

Key Information

Time

Prep: 5 minutes

Cook: 20 minutes

Difficulty

easy

Serves

1-2

Ingredient List

Ingredients and measurements.

  • 1 whole branzino
  • 4 egg whites
  • 2 cups Morton® Coarse Kosher Salt
  • 8-10 sprigs of thyme
  • 1 parsley bunch with stems
  • 2 lemons, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, smashed

Cooking Instructions

Step-By-Step Cooking Information and Guidance

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

Step 2

Mix egg whites with Morton® Coarse Kosher Salt and stir to make a paste.

Step 3

Rub paste all over the branzino.

Step 4

Stuff with thyme sprigs, parsley, lemon slices, and garlic.

Step 5

Bake on a baking sheet for 15-20 minutes, until cooked through.

A hand holding a fork is poised over a baked whole fish garnished with herbs and a crispy coating, served on a light blue plate; lemon slices and a black plate are nearby, with a striped towel and decorative flowers in the background.
Whole fish coated in salt on a serving platter, surrounded by fresh herbs, with lemon slices on a wooden cutting board and utensils nearby, set against a speckled countertop.
Tips For Success

Cooking/Food Waste Tips:

  • Don’t trash the bones – save those for use in chowders and stocks. They’re culinary gold!
  • Crusting fish in salt locks in the natural flavors of the fish and creates a heat-seal within the fish, resulting in a more flavorful result.
  • If you must find a substitute for branzino, acceptable options include black sea bass, Atlantic croaker, red snapper, tilapia, rainbow trout and whiting.

Morton Products USED IN THIS RECIPE

Our products that bring this dish together
Morton Kosher Salt Flakes packaging, 48 oz (3 lb), featuring the brand logo and a graphic of a girl with an umbrella, highlighting trusted quality since 1848. Ideal for cooking and seasoning.

Kosher Salt Flakes 48 oz

Textured Salt To Enhance The Flavor In Any Dish.   Long enjoyed by chefs for its taste, texture and ease of use, Morton Kosher Salt Flakes is considered a fundamental ingredient that can be used to bring out the natural flavors of a wide variety of dishes. The coarse texture of Morton Kosher Salt makes it easy to grab and sprinkle just the perfect amount, allowing you to easily control the amount of salt you add to all your cooking. The compact flakes perfectly adhere to food for ideal flavor enhancement. Morton Kosher Salt Flakes is Kosher certified for use in preparing kosher meals.

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