Description
Branzino, or European sea bass, is a mild, flaky white fish popular in Mediterranean cuisine. This recipe highlights its delicate flavor with simple seasonings like lemon, olive oil, and fresh herbs. Whether roasted, grilled, or pan-seared, branzino is a light and healthy option that pairs beautifully with fresh vegetables and grains.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole branzino (cleaned and gutted)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lemon (sliced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp sea salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary or thyme
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat the fish dry with a paper towel and score the skin lightly.
- Rub olive oil all over the fish and season with salt and pepper.
- Stuff the cavity with lemon slices, garlic, and rosemary/thyme.
- Place on a lined baking sheet and roast for 15–20 minutes.
- Garnish with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
For extra crispy skin, broil the fish for the last 2 minutes of cooking. If grilling, oil the grates well to prevent sticking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Oven-Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 100g
- Calories: 97
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Branzino recipe, Mediterranean fish, roasted branzino, grilled sea bass, crispy fish skin, healthy seafood