Description
A simple and flavorful whole roasted branzino with lemon, perfect for a special meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole branzino (about 1–1.5 lbs), cleaned and scaled
- 2 lemons, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Rinse the branzino and pat it dry with paper towels.
- Make 3-4 diagonal cuts on each side of the fish.
- Rub the fish inside and out with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff the cavity with lemon slices, thyme, and minced garlic.
- Place the fish on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Roast for 20-25 minutes, until the flesh is opaque and flakes easily.
- Serve immediately with extra lemon slices.
Notes
- Ask your fishmonger to clean and scale the branzino for you.
- You can substitute thyme with rosemary or oregano.
- Check for doneness by inserting a fork into the thickest part—it should flake easily.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 fish
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg