IntermediateDinner
Whole Roasted Branzino with Fennel, Charred Lemon & Green Olive Tapenade
Mediterranean white fish, caramelized anise, saffron-lemon beurre blanc
1051 cal · 68g protein · 34 min
Diet & meal · 21 recipes
Mediterranean Dinner Recipes
Mediterranean dinner ideas — bright, olive-oil-rich cooking in the Mediterranean tradition. Every recipe below is from the Delicious.com kitchen, with full method, macros and a one-tap grocery list.
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SophisticatedDinner
Whole Roasted Porgy en Croûte de Sel with Charred Tapenade Crust, Crispy Artichoke & Burnt Lemon Jus
Brined in salt, encased in aromatics, roasted whole and finished with olive-bright punch
602 cal · 58g protein · 80 min
SophisticatedDinner
Whole Branzino en Croûte de Sel with Saffron Emulsion, Charred Tomato Confit & Crispy Sage Breadcrumb
Whole fish, salt crust, aromatic steam release
1154 cal · 89g protein · 42 min
SophisticatedDinner
Whole Roasted Branzino en Papillote with Dill Velouté & Charred Fennel
Pristine Mediterranean sea bream steamed in parchment with lemon, herb oil, and its own aromatic steam
1075 cal · 85g protein · 60 min
SophisticatedDinner
Whole Roasted Daurade Royale en Papillote with Fennel, Saffron & Charred Citrus Beurre Blanc
Whole Mediterranean sea bream, aromatic fennel en papillote, saffron butter sauce, burnt lemon & orange
751 cal · 8g protein · 65 min
IntermediateDinner
Pan-Seared Halibut en Papillote with Charred Romanesco, Green Olive Tapenade & Lemon Beurre Blanc
Steamed white fish with roasted broccoli and silky butter sauce
1144 cal · 43g protein · 40 min
EasyDinner
Harissa-Spiced Branzino en Papillote with Green Olives & Preserved Lemon
Steam-roasted fish, North African heat, briny olive and citrus
465 cal · 52g protein · 28 min
EasyDinner
Branzino al horno con hinojo asado y limón quemado
Whole roasted Mediterranean branzino with charred fennel & lemon
797 cal · 66g protein · 25 min
SophisticatedDinner
Whole Roasted Branzino en Papillote with Saffron, Charred Fennel & Herbed Beurre Blanc
Whole Mediterranean fish steamed in parchment with aromatic vegetables and silky butter sauce
1023 cal · 64g protein · 50 min
IntermediateDinner
Pan-Seared Branzino with Crispy Rosemary, Roasted Grapes & Brown Butter Emulsion
Whole Mediterranean fish with roasted grape agrodolce and herb-infused browned butter sauce
1055 cal · 68g protein · 43 min
SophisticatedDinner
Whole Roasted Branzino en Papillote with Ras El Hanout, Charred Lemon & Saffron Tomato Compote
Mediterranean fish steamed in parchment, North African spice, slow-cooked tomato perfume
741 cal · 67g protein · 75 min
SophisticatedDinner
Lubina a la Sal with Charred Lemon, Saffron Aioli & Charred Spring Vegetables
Whole branzino in salt crust, theatrical and pristine
1515 cal · 101g protein · 60 min
IntermediateDinner
Whole Roasted Branzino with Charmoula, Charred Lemon & Herbed Couscous
Fresh herb paste, crispy skin, fluffy pearl couscous with pistachios.
1236 cal · 82g protein · 43 min
IntermediateDinner
Whole Branzino with Charred Lemon, Fresh Oregano & Crispy Olive Tapenade Crust
butter-roasted, herb-stuffed cavity, warm anchovy emulsion
788 cal · 66g protein · 38 min
IntermediateDinner
Giant White Beans in Tomato Braise with Kale & Garlic
Creamy beans stewed slowly with garlic, herbs, and crushed tomatoes until silky and rich.
361 cal · 6g protein · 48 min
SophisticatedDinner
Turkey Leg Confit with Charred Lemon & Braised Olives
Slow-roasted turkey leg, fall-apart tender, with warm olive tapenade
1465 cal · 137g protein · 145 min
SophisticatedDinner
Whole Roasted Branzino en Papillote
Ras el hanout, charred beets, saffron emulsion
678 cal · 55g protein · 50 min
IntermediateDinner
Braised Chicken Thighs with Artichoke & Lemon
Tender, wine-dark sauce, braise perfection
1010 cal · 50g protein · 52 min
IntermediateDinner
Pan-Seared Chicken Thighs with Tomato Pan Sauce & Charred Green Beans
Crispy-skinned thighs in a bright, acidic tomato sauce with a pan reduction, beside garlicky charred greens.
599 cal · 30g protein · 45 min
IntermediateDinner
Branzino en Papillote with Sicilian Caponata & Black Olives
Whole fish steamed in parchment with eggplant, capers, pine nuts, and raisins
836 cal · 57g protein · 40 min
IntermediateDinner
Lubina a la Sal con Romesco Tostado, Espinacas a la Catalana y Limón Asado
Whole branzino baked in salt crust with romesco, wilted spinach & charred lemon
1193 cal · 78g protein · 40 min