Pan-Seared Sea Bream with Lemon-Herb Farrotto and Braised Zucchini with Mint
Delicately pan-seared sea bream fillets with crispy skin, served alongside a creamy, al dente farrotto infused with lemon and fresh herbs. A side of tender, braised zucchini brightened with fresh mint completes this elegant Mediterranean meal.
Ingredients
- Garlic5 g
- Lemon10 ml
- Olive Oil10 ml
- Salt1 g
- Black Pepper1 g
- Sea Bream Fillet160 g
- Farro80 g
- Vegetable Broth200 ml
- White Wine25 ml
- Shallot15 g
- Fresh Parsley3 g
- Fresh Thyme2 g
- Zucchini120 g
- Fresh Mint3 g
Instructions
- 1Step 1
Heat 10ml olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced shallot and cook until softened (2 minutes). Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add farro and stir for 1 minute. Deglaze with white wine, scraping up any browned bits.
- 2Step 2
Gradually add vegetable broth, about 120ml at a time, stirring frequently and allowing each addition to be absorbed before adding the next, until farro is tender but still has a slight bite (approx. 8-10 minutes for quick-cook farro; ensure you use quick-cook or pre-soaked farro for time constraint). Stir in half of the chopped fresh parsley, thyme, and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper. Keep warm.
- 3Step 3
While farrotto cooks, prepare zucchini: Slice zucchini into 1 cm thick rounds. Heat 10ml olive oil in a separate pan over medium heat. Add zucchini and braise for 4-5 minutes per side until tender and lightly browned. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in chopped fresh mint.
- 4Step 4
Pat sea bream fillets very dry. Season generously with salt and black pepper. Heat remaining 20ml olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Place fish skin-side down and sear for 3-4 minutes until skin is crispy and golden. Flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes until cooked through.
- 5Step 5
Serve immediately: Spoon a generous portion of lemon-herb farrotto onto each plate. Top with a pan-seared sea bream fillet. Arrange the braised zucchini with mint alongside. Garnish with a fresh lemon wedge and a sprinkle of fresh parsley.
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