Baked Sea Bream
A whole sea bream roasted with lemon, garlic, and thyme until the flesh is flaky and moist. Simple, elegant, and perfect for a special dinner.
- Total time
- 35 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 350
- Protein
- 40g
Ingredients
- 1 whole (about 1.5 lb) whole sea bream, gutted and scaled
- 1 medium lemon
- 3 cloves garlic cloves
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme sprigs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp coarse salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
Pat the sea bream dry with paper towels. Score the fish 3 times on each side with a sharp knife.
- 3
Slice the lemon into thin rounds. Cut 2 of the garlic cloves into thin slices; mince the remaining clove.
- 4
Rub the fish all over with 1 tbsp olive oil, then season inside and out with the coarse salt and black pepper.
- 5
Stuff the cavity with the lemon slices, sliced garlic, and 2 thyme sprigs. Place the remaining thyme on top of the fish.
- 6
Place the fish on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil.
- 7
Roast for 20-25 minutes, until the flesh flakes easily with a fork and the skin is golden and crisp.
- 8
Sprinkle with the minced garlic and chopped parsley. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Tools you’ll need
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Sharp knife
- Cutting board
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