Italian Pan-Seared Branzino with Caper-Tomato Piccata & Creamy Polenta

Name: Italian Pan-Seared Branzino with Caper-Tomato Piccata & Creamy Polenta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 2 fillets (6 oz each) whole branzino fillets; 1 cup polenta (cornmeal); 4 cups vegetable or chicken stock; 0.5 cup heavy cream; 3 tbsp butter; 0.75 cup Pecorino Romano cheese; 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes; 3 tbsp capers; 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 0.5 cup dry white wine; 3 cloves garlic cloves; 2 tbsp fresh parsley; 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; to taste pinch sea salt; to taste pinch black pepper

Prep 15 min · Cook 30 min · Serves 2 · medium

Global Cuisine

Delicate Mediterranean branzino fillets finished with a bright, tangy caper and cherry tomato pan sauce, served over silky creamed polenta enriched with Pecorino Romano. A restaurant-quality Italian preparation that's elegant yet achievable in under 45 minutes.

Ingredients

2 fillets (6 oz each) whole branzino fillets
1 cup polenta (cornmeal)
4 cups vegetable or chicken stock
Two cups of something delicious
A generous pinch of patience
The secret ingredient
A splash of good olive oil
Fresh herbs, chopped

Instructions

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