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Branzini
(Moronidae)

Market Names: Mediterranean Sea Bass, Lubina

Is It Wild or Farmed? The Branzini that The Lobster Place carries is farm raised.

Where is it farmed? Branzini is farmed throughout the Mediterranean Sea, primarily off the coast of Greece and Turkey. There are also farms in the Canary Islands.

How is it farmed? Branzini is farmed in net pens along Mediterranean coastal waters.

Where does The Lobster Place Source it? The Lobster Place procures Branzini from importers like Intersea Fisheries as well as vendors in the New Fulton Fish Market.

Is it sustainable? Net pens allow for natural exchange of water through the pens thereby limiting disease and pollution build up within the pens.  There are minor risks of disease and parasites affecting wild populations through this natural release of water.  There are also concerns with escapes of farmed Branzini affecting the diversity of wild populations.

For more information, visit the following sites:

Fisheries & Aquaculture Department - Branzini

What is the flavor/texture profile? Semi-firm meat and mild sweet flavor similar to snapper.

How do I Cook it?

Roasted Branzino w/ Green Olive Couscous

Whole Branzino Roasted in Sea Salt w/ Aromatic Herbs

Branzini Marechiare w/ Clams & Mussels