Grilled Branzino With Skordalia And Ladolemono Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
• STEP 2.In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, pepper, and herbs.
• STEP 3.Place the branzino in a shallow dish and pour the marinade over it. Let it marinate for 30 minutes.
• STEP 4.Meanwhile, prepare the skordalia by boiling the potatoes until tender. Drain and let them cool slightly.
• STEP 5.In a food processor, blend the potatoes, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
• STEP 6.In another small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, and herbs to make the ladolemono.
• STEP 7.Grill the marinated branzino for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until cooked through and slightly charred.
• STEP 8.Serve the grilled branzino with a dollop of skordalia and a drizzle of ladolemono. Enjoy!

Cooking Tips

• Make sure to preheat the grill to medium-high heat to ensure even cooking.
• You can also cook the branzino in a grill pan or under the broiler if you don't have a grill.
• For extra flavor, you can add chopped fresh herbs like parsley or dill to the skordalia and ladolemono.

Storage and Serving

• Leftover grilled branzino can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
• Reheat the branzino in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 10 minutes.
• Serve the leftover branzino cold as a topping for salads or in sandwiches.