Ingredients
- 1 bunch Tuscan kale (also called lacinato kale), stemmed
- 1 tablespoon EVOO, plus more for drizzling
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- Grated nutmeg
- 4 fillets branzino
- Splash white vermouth
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds, chopped
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
Directions
Position a rack in the center of the oven and heat the broiler.
Drizzle the kale with a little EVOO and season with salt, pepper and nutmeg. Arrange on a rack set over a rimmed baking sheet and broil until crisp, about 5 minutes.
Warm a serving platter in a 250 degree F oven.
Heat 1 tablespoon EVOO in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle the fish with salt and pepper, then saute until just cooked through, about 3 minutes on each side. Douse the fish with the vermouth, then transfer to the platter and cover to keep warm.
Return the skillet to the heat and toast the almonds over medium heat. Add the butter and cook until browned, about 3 minutes. Grate the zest of the lemon and add it to the browned butter, then squeeze in the juice from half the lemon. Stir in the parsley.
Arrange the fish on a bed of crispy kale. Slice the remaining lemon half into 4 thin rounds and place one on each piece of fish. Spoon the brown butter sauce and the almonds on top.
Per Serving: Calories: 424; Total Fat: 23 grams; Saturated Fat: 7.5 grams; Protein: 45 grams; Total carbohydrates: 10 grams; Sugar: 1 gram; Fiber: 3 grams; Cholesterol: 113 milligrams; Sodium: 299 milligrams
Photo: Branzino with Brown Butter and Almonds on a Bed of Crispy Kale Recipe











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By daley2211
Willoughby, OH
on February 17, 2012
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I found a new favorite fish! I went to Whole Foods and found the branzino whole, so I had them take care of the dirty work. I followed the recipe to the exact specifications, but I forgot the splash of wine. It was so tasty. The fish has great texture. The rice had an amazing flavor as well. Next time, I would skip the kale and make sauteed swiss chard instead. I didn't like the bitter flavor of the charred kale.
By sbroaddus
Tulsa, OK
on February 16, 2012
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We LOVED this recipe! I cooked it for my family and boyriend on Valentine's Day, but substituted Blue Nose Sea Bass for the branzino. And I broiled the kale for 4 minutes, not 6 minutes. Served it w/ organic baby spinach sauteed in EVOO and fresh minced garlic alongside a side of toasted almond rice. DELICIOUS!!!
By heychas
Richmond, VA
on February 15, 2012
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This was interesting but I doubt we'll make it again. We couldn't find the Branzino so we used Tilapia. The kale provided great texture and taste but I'm not sure the carcinogens from burnt kale outweigh any health benefits. We were surprised that the almond, butter, lemon juice combo wasn't more flavorfull... it got kind of lost. To save time on a work night we used Uncle Ben's instead of Rachael's recipe.
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