Branzino

[Steve Miller]

Tried it for the first time tonight. The skin was crispy like pork rinds. Delicious!

Ever try it? How. Do you prepare it?

[wtg]

Have had it at a local Italian restaurant. The owner is Sicilian and as I recall he scores the skin and then sears it in a very hot pan. It's been a long time since we've gone there, but I think he serves it with lemon wedges on the side, very simple presentation.

[Mik]

I first got it at an Italian place in Arlington Heights. Same little strip center as Retro Bistro. It became my goto spot for dinner there. Delicious fish. He served it whole and I'd bet cooked like wtg said. Vite Via I think was the name of the place maybe?

[wtg]

@Mik

Yes, served whole. I don't remember the name of the restaurant you're talking about but know exactly where it used to be. There's a Polish place called Quilianaria there now.

I've had it at Joe and Giuseppe's, prepared by chef/owner Pasquale...

[Big_Al]

It's regularly on the menu at Cafe Notte, a restaurant on Ohio River Blvd. (PA Route 65) in Emsworth, PA outside of Pittsburgh, Their menu describes it as"A Mediterranean sea bass, pan seared and served over creamy Asiago risotto & and broccoli."

I agree that it's a very tasty fish.

Big Al