Grilled Sea Bream with Lemon & Herbs
Whole fish brushed with oil and herbs, grilled until flaky with charred skin. Served with lemon slices for brightness — ready in 15 minutes.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 280
- Protein
- 36g
Ingredients
- 2 fish (12 oz each) whole sea bream (or porgy), cleaned and scaled
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1.5 whole lemon
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley or dill, chopped
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Pat fish dry with paper towels inside and out. Score the thickest part of the fish 2-3 times on each side.
- 2
Brush fish inside and out with olive oil. Season generously with salt and pepper, then sprinkle herbs inside the cavity.
- 3
Heat grill to medium-high (or heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high until smoking). Oil the grate lightly.
- 4
Grill fish 5–6 minutes per side without moving — skin should blister and char, flesh should flake at the thickest point.
- 5
Transfer to a plate. Slice lemon into thin rounds and serve alongside the fish.
Tools you’ll need
- grill or 12-inch cast iron skillet
- tongs
- paper towels
- knife
- cutting board
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