Baked Branzino with Sautéed Bok Choy & Mushrooms

Baked Branzino 🐟 with Sautéed Bok Choy 🥬 & Mushrooms 🍄

This light and flavorful dish brings together tender, flaky branzino with a savory side of sautéed bok choy, mushrooms, and fresh ginger. It’s easy to prepare and packed with nutrients, making it a perfect weeknight meal.

For a little added pizazz, you can top the branzino with Nuts Over Fish—a crunchy nut-based topping that takes it to the next level. My dear friend, Jean, gifted me this over the holidays, and I’ve been hooked ever since!

Ingredients

For the Branzino 🐟

2 branzino fillets
1 tbsp olive oil
½ tsp sea salt
¼ tsp black pepper
½ lemon, sliced 🍋
½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Optional: 2 tbsp Nuts Over Fish (for a nutty crunch)

For the Sautéed Bok Choy 🥬 & Mushrooms 🍄

1 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
2 heads baby bok choy 🥬, halved
1 cup mushrooms 🍄 (shiitake or cremini), sliced
1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and minced
¼ cup bone broth

Instructions

1️⃣ Bake the Branzino 🐟

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Place branzino fillets on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
If using, sprinkle Nuts Over Fish evenly over the fillets for a crispy, nutty topping.
Top with lemon slices 🍋 and bake for 15 minutes, until the fish is flaky and opaque.

2️⃣ Sauté the Bok Choy 🥬 & Mushrooms 🍄

While the fish bakes, heat oil in a large pan over medium heat.
Add ginger and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add mushrooms 🍄 and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
Stir in bok choy 🥬, then pour in bone broth. Cover and cook for 2-3 minutes, until bok choy is tender but still vibrant.

3️⃣ Serve & Enjoy:

Plate the branzino 🐟 alongside the bok choy 🥬 and mushrooms 🍄.
Spoon any extra pan juices over the top for extra flavor.
Serve warm with a squeeze of fresh lemon 🍋.

💡 Tips:

If you don’t have Bragg’s Liquid Aminos, you can use a little soy sauce.
This dish pairs beautifully with golden basmati rice and turmeric or cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.

Enjoy! 🍽✨