Herb Bouquet Branzino

Herb Bouquet Branzino:

Serves 4

• 4 whole Branzino, gutted and cleaned
• olive oil for drizzling
• salt and pepper
• 4 tablespoons fennel seeds, toasted and ground
• 4 limes thinly sliced
• 1 small bunch of thyme
• 1 small bunch chive blossoms
• 1 small bunch lavender
• twine, for tying
• lime relish

Chive Parsley Sauce:

• ½ cup packed Italian parsley
• 2 bunches of chives
• 2 small garlic cloves
• ¾ cup olive oil
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• pinch habanero pepper (finely diced)
• juice from 1-2 limes (added just before serving)

Herb Bouquet Branzino:

• Rinse and pat dry the fish. Score the fish diagonally on both sides of the skin, this will allow it to cook evenly. Rub inside and out with the oil, season with salt, pepper, and fennel seeds. Stuff the cavity with the limes slices and herbs. Wrap the exterior of the fish with more herbs and tie with twine. Refrigerate until you are ready to grill.
• Heat the grill to medium high heat and oil it liberally. Add the fish and cook with the lid down for 5-7 minutes. Flip and cook for another 5.
• Check to see that it is cooked through and opaque.

Chive Parsley Sauce:

• Combine above ingredient in a food processor pulse to a rough consistency.
• Set aside in a bowl.
• Add the lime just prior to serving