Branzino Mediterranean
Here's a straightforward, wholesome, and delectable recipe for branzino. This Mediterranean fish, often referred to as "Greek Sea Bass," is best prepared whole, and you can enhance its flavor by stuffing the cavity with lemon and various ingredients. Branzino is a highly adaptable fish with a mild taste. The combination of oregano and lemon infuses it with authentic Greek flavors that many will savor. You can typically find it in the wild-caught variety at various stores. For an alternative cooking method, consider grilling it and flipping it once for a delightful meal. Bon appétit!
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 red onion, chopped
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
- 2 whole Branzino (sea bass) fish, cleaned
- 4 lemon wedges, divided
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- ½ cup white wine
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves
- ¼ cup chopped Italian flat-leaf parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- Drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil into a large baking pan; add red onion and season with salt and pepper.
- Place 2 whole fish into the baking pan. Stuff each cavity with 1 lemon wedge, 1 rosemary sprig, and some of the red onion in the pan. Pour white wine and lemon juice over fish and sprinkle with oregano. Drizzle remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil over fish.
- Bake in the preheated oven until fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork, about 25 minutes.
- Gently slide a spatula between the bones to separate fish; remove all the bones. Serve fish on a platter; garnish with parsley and 2 lemon wedges.
Nutrition
Calories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 53gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 117mgSodium: 237mgPotassium: 855mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 58mgIron: 1mg
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