Description
A flavorful and aromatic dish featuring flaky sea bream, marinated in lemon and garlic, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole sea bream (or substitute with snapper or trout)
- 2 tablespoons high-quality extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 fresh lemons, zested and juiced
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Fresh oregano, chopped (or substitute with thyme or dill)
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Drizzle olive oil on the bottom of a baking dish.
- Rinse the sea bream and pat dry. Score the fish on both sides.
- In a bowl, combine minced garlic, lemon juice, zest, salt, pepper, and half the olive oil. Pour over the fish and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Stuff the cavity of the fish with lemon slices and herbs.
- Place fish in the baking dish, drizzle with remaining olive oil, and roast for 20-25 minutes until flaky.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh herbs and extra lemon wedges.
Notes
Choose the freshest fish for best results. Let the fish rest after roasting for optimal juiciness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: sea bream, Greek recipes, roasted fish, lemon garlic