Grilled Whole Fish with Lemon & Herbs
A simple Israeli-style grilled whole fish — sea bream or similar — seasoned with fresh herbs, lemon, and olive oil. Ready in 15 minutes on a hot grill or skillet.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 240
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
- 2 fish (about 1 lb each) whole fish (sea bream, branzino, or similar), cleaned and gutted
- 1.5 whole lemon
- ¼ cup fresh parsley or dill, chopped
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 to taste salt and black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Pat fish dry inside and out with paper towels. Season cavity and exterior generously with salt and pepper.
- 2
Stuff each fish cavity with half a lemon (sliced), minced garlic, and fresh herbs. Rub exterior with olive oil.
- 3
Heat a grill or large skillet over medium-high until very hot. Grill fish 6–7 minutes per side without moving.
- 4
Fish is done when flesh is opaque and flakes easily near the thickest part. Transfer to a plate.
- 5
Squeeze remaining lemon over fish and garnish with extra fresh herbs. Serve immediately with lemon wedges.
Tools you’ll need
- grill or 12-inch skillet
- paper towels
- knife
- fish spatula or wide metal spatula
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