Branzino with Ratatouille

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
  2. 2Dice the shallots.
  3. 3Add diced shallots to the pan.
  4. 4Sauté the shallots until softened.
  5. 5Grate garlic into the pan.
  6. 6Add chili paste to the pan.
  7. 7Stir to combine the ingredients.
  8. 8Slice and dice the red and yellow bell peppers.
  9. 9Add the diced bell peppers to the pan.
  10. 10Add thyme sprigs and salt to the pan.
  11. 11Stir and cook the vegetables.
  12. 12Remove the thyme sprigs from the pan.
  13. 13Slice and dice the eggplant.
  14. 14Add the diced eggplant to the pan.
  15. 15Stir the eggplant into the mixture.
  16. 16Slice and dice the zucchini.
  17. 17Add the diced zucchini to the pan.
  18. 18Stir the zucchini into the mixture and cook.
  19. 19Pour white wine into the pan.
  20. 20Stir and allow the wine to reduce slightly.
  21. 21Add tomato sauce to the pan.
  22. 22Stir until well combined and cook the ratatouille.
  23. 23Remove the thyme sprigs from the ratatouille.
  24. 24Add chopped parsley to the ratatouille.
  25. 25Season the ratatouille with salt.
  26. 26Stir the parsley and salt into the ratatouille.
  27. 27Season the branzino fillet with salt.
  28. 28Place the branzino fillet skin-side down in a hot pan with olive oil.
  29. 29Baste the fish with the pan juices.
  30. 30Spoon a portion of ratatouille onto a plate.
  31. 31Place the cooked branzino fillet on top of the ratatouille.
  32. 32Garnish with fresh arugula.

Ingredients

  • Olive oil
  • 1 Shallots, diced
  • Garlic, grated
  • Chili paste
  • 1 Red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 Yellow bell pepper, diced
  • Salt
  • Thyme sprigs
  • 1 Eggplant, diced
  • 1 Zucchini, diced
  • White wine
  • Tomato sauce
  • Parsley, chopped
  • 1 Branzino fillet
  • Arugula

Equipment

PanCutting boardKnifeSpatulaGraterSmall bowlBaking sheetSpoonPlateFork