Broiled Branzino with Korean Sauce

Steps

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1. 1
   Mix minced garlic, chopped scallion, soy sauce, gochugaru, and sesame oil together to make the Korean seasoning sauce; set aside.
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2. 2
   Thinly slice the onion and soak it in cold water for later garnish.
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3. 3
   Preheat the oven broiler to 500°F. Clean the whole branzino and score a few slits in the flesh.
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4. 4
   Rub salt evenly over the fish, then brush olive oil over it using your hands.
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5. 5
   Broil the fish for 5 minutes, flip it over and broil another 4-5 minutes, checking and adding 1-2 more minutes if needed without overcooking.
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6. 6
   Drain the soaked onion slices.
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7. 7
   Plate the broiled fish, drizzle with the Korean seasoning sauce, and top with sliced onion, scallion, and sesame seeds. Serve as is, or with lettuce wraps and ssamjang, or alongside doenjang-jjigae, kimchi, and rice.
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