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The Difference Between Branzino And Sea Bass By Laura Christine Allan Nov. 2, 2025 2:20 pm EST

For anyone who's watched "Hell's Kitchen," the word branzino is not unknown. This fish is served whole, grilled, stuffed, fried, or breaded often with a side of roasted vegetables. You've likely heard of sea bass before, too, as it appears on many menus featuring European, American, and other cuisines. Sea bass is served in similar ways to branzino. But is branzino really any different from sea bass? The answer is a resounding — sort of.

You see, branzino is also known by a different name: European sea bass. Branzino are slender, silver-colored fish which look similar to other types of sea bass. However, branzino is just one type of bass; meaning that while all bran

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