Lemon Herb Grilled Fish with Charred Lemon
Israeli-style grilled sea bream or white fish brushed with olive oil, herbs, and garlic, finished with charred lemon slices. Ready in 15 minutes with minimal cleanup.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 290
- Protein
- 32g
Ingredients
- 2 whole fish or 300g sea bream or white fish fillets (skin-on)
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 whole lemon
- 2 cloves, minced garlic
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley or dill (chopped)
- 1 to taste salt and black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Heat grill or grill pan to high. Pat fish dry and brush all over with olive oil.
- 2
Season fish generously with salt, pepper, minced garlic, and half the chopped herbs.
- 3
Slice lemon into thin rounds. Grill fish skin-side down 4–5 minutes without moving.
- 4
Flip and grill 2–3 minutes more until opaque and flakes easily. Fish is done when it releases from the grate.
- 5
Push fish to cooler side of grill. Char lemon slices 90 seconds per side until caramelized.
- 6
Transfer fish and lemon to a plate. Drizzle with remaining olive oil and top with fresh herbs.
Tools you’ll need
- grill or grill pan
- tongs
- sharp knife
- cutting board
- plate
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