Grilled Tsipura with Lemon & Herbs
Whole Mediterranean sea bream grilled until the skin crisps and flesh stays tender, finished with a squeeze of fresh lemon and a drizzle of quality olive oil. Restaurant-quality in 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 380
- Protein
- 42g
Ingredients
- 2 fish (1–1.5 lb each) whole tsipura (sea bream), gutted and scaled
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 whole lemon
- 4 sprigs fresh oregano or thyme sprigs
- 3 cloves, lightly crushed garlic cloves
- 1 to taste sea salt and black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Pat the fish dry inside and out with paper towels. Stuff each cavity with lemon slices, herb sprigs, and crushed garlic.
- 2
Rub the exterior generously with olive oil, then season all over with salt and black pepper.
- 3
Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high until a drop of water sizzles on contact, about 2 minutes.
- 4
Lay the fish on the grill without moving. Cook 7–8 minutes until the skin is charred and crispy.
- 5
Flip gently and cook the other side 6–7 minutes until the flesh flakes at the thickest point near the spine.
- 6
Transfer to a plate, squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top, and drizzle with best-quality olive oil. Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- grill or grill pan
- paper towels
- tongs or fish spatula
- cutting board
- plate
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