Portuguese Pan-Seared Branzino with Chickpea & Kale Sofrito

Name: Portuguese Pan-Seared Branzino with Chickpea & Kale Sofrito
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 fillets (6 oz each) branzino fillets, skin-on; 6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1 large yellow onion; 5 cloves garlic cloves; 8 oz kale; 1 can (15 oz) canned chickpeas; 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes; 1.5 tsp smoked paprika; 0.5 tsp cumin; 0.75 tsp sea salt; 0.5 tsp black pepper; 2 whole lemon; 0.75 cup vegetable broth; 3 tbsp fresh parsley

Prep 20 min · Cook 25 min · Serves 4 · medium

Mediterranean Diet

Delicate white fish with crispy skin served over a rustic Portuguese chickpea and kale sofrito, finished with smoked paprika oil and fresh lemon. A lighter yet satisfying Mediterranean dinner celebrating Portugal's coastal traditions.

Ingredients

4 fillets (6 oz each) branzino fillets, skin-on
6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 large yellow onion
Two cups of something delicious
A generous pinch of patience
The secret ingredient
A splash of good olive oil
Fresh herbs, chopped

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