Herb-Poached Branzino with Tabbouleh & Roasted Beet Salad
Prep 20 min · Cook 25 min · Serves 4 · medium

Delicate Mediterranean sea bass poached in white wine with fresh herbs, served alongside vibrant Lebanese tabbouleh and earthy roasted golden and red beets with creamy goat cheese, a light yet satisfying dinner inspired by Lebanese coastal cuisine.
Ingredients
- 4 fillets (6 oz each) whole branzino (sea bass), skin-on, pin bones removed
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 3 sprigs fresh dill
- 3 sprigs fresh tarragon
- 2 medium, sliced shallots
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 1/2 cups bulgur wheat
- 2 cups, halved cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup, chopped fresh mint
- 3/4 cup, chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 medium, finely diced red onion
- 1 medium, diced cucumber
- 4 medium, trimmed golden beets
- 3 medium, trimmed red beets
- 5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 whole, for serving lemon wedges
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss beets with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper. Wrap each beet in foil and roast for 25-30 minutes until fork-tender.
- 2
While beets roast, bring vegetable broth to a boil in a saucepan. Stir in bulgur, remove from heat, cover, and let sit 15 minutes. Fluff with fork.
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