Description
A delightful Mediterranean dish featuring whole branzino roasted with lemon, garlic, and fresh herbs for a vibrant flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Whole Branzinos (approx. 1.25 lbs each), scaled and gutted
- 2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1.5 tsp Flaky Sea Salt
- 0.5 tsp Freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 Large Lemon, sliced into thin rounds
- 6 Sprigs Fresh Thyme
- 4 Sprigs Fresh Rosemary
- 4 Cloves Garlic, smashed but skin removed
- 1 Bunch Fresh Italian Parsley, roughly chopped
- 1 Lemon, cut into wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Use paper towels to pat the interior and exterior of the branzino extremely dry.
- Season the interior cavity of each fish generously with salt and pepper.
- Stuff the cavity of each fish with 3-4 lemon slices, 3 sprigs of thyme, 2 sprigs of rosemary, and 2 smashed garlic cloves.
- Rub the exterior skin with extra virgin olive oil and season with the remaining sea salt and cracked pepper.
- Place fish on the baking sheet and roast for 18-20 minutes, or until the skin is browned and the eyes have turned white.
- Remove from oven and garnish with fresh Italian parsley and extra lemon wedges before serving.
Notes
Ensure the branzino is fresh for the best flavor. Use a thermometer to check if the internal temperature reaches 145°F.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: main course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg