Collected Foods kitchen recipe.

Roasted Branzino with Basil & Aleppo Pepper: Clear technique, spice-forward flavor, weeknight-friendly. Collected Foods Aleppo Pepper is the flavor driver.

Serves: 2–4

Why this spice: Collected Foods Aleppo Pepper and basil perfume whole roasted branzino with bright chili instead of heavy spice pastes.

Ingredients

• 2 whole branzino (about 1–1.25 lb each), cleaned
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1.5 tsp Collected Foods Aleppo Pepper
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1 lemon, sliced
• 1 cup fresh basil leaves
• 2 garlic cloves, sliced

Directions

1. Heat oven to 425°F. Score fish skin lightly. Rub with oil, Aleppo Pepper, and salt inside and out.
2. Stuff cavities with lemon, basil, and garlic. Place on a sheet pan.
3. Roast 15–20 minutes until flesh flakes at the backbone.
4. Serve with extra lemon and a pinch of Aleppo Pepper at the table.

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