Crispy Roasted Branzini with Burst Tomatoes and Butter Beans Recipe

Ingredients

• 1.5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 0.5 cup sliced leek
• 0.5 cup thinly sliced carrot
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves, plus more for garnish
• 0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 0.5 cup dry white wine (such as Sauvignon Blanc)
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 0.75 cup canned butter beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, divided
• 2 Branzino (sea bass) fish, cleaned
• 0.75 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 large lemon, sliced
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• crusty bread for serving