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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
Grilled Sea Bream with Lemon & Herbs
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Pat fish dry with paper towels inside and out. Score the thickest part of the fish 2-3 times on each side.

  2. Step 2

    Brush fish inside and out with olive oil. Season generously with salt and pepper, then sprinkle herbs inside the cavity.

  3. Step 3

    Heat grill to medium-high (or heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high until smoking). Oil the grate lightly.

  4. Step 4

    Grill fish 5–6 minutes per side without moving — skin should blister and char, flesh should flake at the thickest point.

  5. Step 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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