Description
Enjoy the flavors of the Mediterranean with this delicious and easy recipe for Herb and Lemon Baked Branzino. A light and healthy dish that’s perfect for a special dinner or a quick weeknight meal.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 2 whole branzino (about 1 to 1½ pounds each), cleaned and scaled
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lemon, thinly sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, sliced
- 4 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 6 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- additional lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the Fish: Rinse the branzino and pat dry. Make shallow cuts on each side. Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper.
- Stuff the Fish: Fill the cavity of each fish with lemon slices, garlic, herbs, and parsley.
- Bake: Place fish on prepared baking sheet, top with lemon slices, and bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- Serve with roasted potatoes, couscous, or Greek salad.
- Substitute branzino with trout or snapper.
- If fish is large, increase baking time slightly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 whole fish
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 440mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 47g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
