Elegant Branzino on Techinah

Name: Elegant Branzino on Techinah
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 5 tablespoons Gefen Olive Oil, plus more for drizzling; 6 branzino fillets, cut into cubes or strips; techinah, for serving (recipe below); Gefen Honey, for drizzling; coarse salt, to taste; fresh parsley, finely chopped, for garnish; Pereg Za’atar, for sprinkling (optional); 18 ounce (510 grams) Mighty Sesame Tahini, or 2 cups and 2 tablespoons; 2 cups and 2 tablespoons water; juice of 1 lemon or 3 tablespoons Tuscanini Lemon Juice; 1 head of garlic, peeled; salt, to taste; black pepper, to taste

Racheli Strobel July 8, 2026

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This simple fish dish is quick to prepare, full of flavor, and truly satisfying. I always make it when I’m short on time, and it works great! This recipe can also be made with salmon cubes.

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Easy Pescatarian Gluten Free Parve

Contains: Sesame

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Ingredients

Branzino

5 tablespoons Gefen Olive Oil, plus more for
drizzling
6 branzino fillets, cut into cubes
or strips
techinah, for serving (recipe
below)
Gefen Honey, for drizzling
coarse salt, to taste
fresh parsley, finely chopped, for
garnish
Pereg Za’atar, for sprinkling (optional)

Techinah

18 ounce (510 grams) Mighty Sesame Tahini, or 2 cups and 2 tablespoons
2 cups and 2 tablespoons water
juice of 1 lemon or 3 tablespoons Tuscanini Lemon Juice
1 head of garlic, peeled
salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste

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Directions

Pour the tahini and water into the food processor. Add the remaining ingredients and blend for several minutes, until smooth and creamy.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add the branzino and sear for a few minutes until golden brown on all sides.

Spread a layer of techinah on each plate. Top with the seared fish.
Drizzle with olive oil and a touch of honey and sprinkle with salt and parsley. If desired, sprinkle some za’atar on top for extra flavor.

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Styling and Photography by Sheera Segal
Food Prep by Rochel Leah Bree

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Elegant Branzino on Techinah

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Recipe Description:

This simple fish dish is quick to prepare, full of flavor, and truly satisfying. I always make it when I’m short on time, and it works great! This recipe can also be made with salmon cubes.

Ingredients

Branzino

5 tablespoons Gefen Olive Oil, plus more for drizzling
6 branzino fillets, cut into cubes or strips
techinah, for serving (recipe below)
Gefen Honey, for drizzling
coarse salt, to taste
fresh parsley, finely chopped, for garnish
Pereg Za’atar, for sprinkling (optional)

Techinah

18 ounce (510 grams) Mighty Sesame Tahini, or 2 cups and 2 tablespoons
2 cups and 2 tablespoons water
juice of 1 lemon or 3 tablespoons Tuscanini Lemon Juice
1 head of garlic, peeled
salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste

Directions

Step 1 - Prepare the Techinah

Pour the tahini and water into the food processor. Add the remaining ingredients and blend for several minutes, until smooth and creamy.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

Step 2 - Prepare the Branzino

Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add the branzino and sear for a few minutes until golden brown on all sides.

Step 3 - To Serve

Spread a layer of techinah on each plate. Top with the seared fish.
Drizzle with olive oil and a touch of honey and sprinkle with salt and parsley. If desired, sprinkle some za’atar on top for extra flavor.

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