IASA Branzino Grigliato in Olive Oil

Branzino (also known as Mediterranean sea bass)—long prized by people through Europe and a central part of the Mediterranean diet—is known for its pristine white fillets and delicate, slightly sweet flavor.

To make this delicacy, the folks at IASA—producer of some of our favorite Italian anchovy products—start with sustainably farmed branzino fished from waters off the coast of Campania. The fish is cleaned, gently grilled and hand-packed in tins with mild olive oil, which allows the subtle smokiness and nuanced flavor of the fish to come through. IASA’s recipe is homage to the tradition of fisherman grilling fresh-caught branzino and drenching the fillets with olive oil.

Awards

• 2018 Specialty Food Association sofi™ Award: Best New Product, and Silver Award winner