Roasted Branzino with Lemons

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and I was so disappointed because I always like Giada's recipes. It was cooked perfectly both times, everything was nice and tender. The first time, I used red snapper. I followed the directions exactly, and it came out terribly bland. The second time I used cod, and tried increasing the flavor and seasoning. I squeezed lemon juice all over it, used more salt, drizzled it with some olive oil after the wine. This time it had a bit more more flavor, but not enough- still bland. It just tastes like it's missing something essential.

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This was the best fish I have ever cooked, my husband loved it !

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So my fish guy said scarlet snapper was close to red snapper -- little less flavor but half the price. Used thick bacon and no fennal. Turned out great!! Opened the oven and later the packet -- the smell was amazing and the fish tasted great. Will do this again.

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I couldn't find Branzino either, so I used Cod like Giada suggested. I used bacon instead of pancetta. The Cod itself was extremely bland. The flavors from the other ingredients were good and it makes a lot of juice which was good to our over the fish when it's done. Even with the juices and a bite of bacon in each bite, it still didn't help the with the blandness of the fish. Maybe you really need to use Branzino in this dish.

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I went to a couple of places looking for Branzino to no avail. So, I used a different sea bass that was fresh but turned out to be bland and more chewy than flaky. (No, it wasn't overcooked - or under, I tested several pieces at slightly different cooking times. If they don't have Branzino - use snapper or cod like Giada says.

I don't eat pork so I didn't use pancetta, which I do all the time. However, the flavors on their own (disappointing fish aside were okay. My fiance thought it was a little bland...so maybe this is one that really needs the pancetta to be complete.
Giada is still my favorite, just don't make the mistake I did!

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I made this dish (altered slightly and it was amazing. OK a little background...my husband just spent 3 1/2 weeks in the hospital and have since made a life style change...
I replaced the pancetta with turkey breakfast sausage it made this dish leaner. I also substituted the franz with rosemary my neighbor brought over yesterday. I followed the recipe on everything else.

I took the "When Life Gives You Lemons" thing a step further and sauteed asparagus with garlic in olive oil and drizzled lemon juice over it.

Thanks Giada,

Angela