Start with a 1 to 1.5-lb branzino.

For the fish:

1-1.5-lb branzino or striped bass, cleaned and scaled by your grocery store's fishmonger

lemon slices

sprigs of thyme, rosemary, or other fresh herbs

Olive oil

Salt & pepper

For the Grilled Romain with Parmesan-Anchovy Dressing:

head of romaine lettuce or hearts

shaved Parmesan

good olive oil

or 3 anchovy filets, chopped into a paste

Juice of 1 lemon

Salt and pepper