Sheet-Pan Israeli Grilled Fish with Lemon & Capers
Whole sea bream or white fish charred on a sheet pan with green peppers, lemon, and briny capers. Finish with a drizzle of olive oil and fresh herbs for restaurant-quality dinner in under 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 18 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 380
- Protein
- 38g

Ingredients
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Step 1
Heat oven to 475°F. Pat fish dry and place skin-side up on a sheet pan.
Step 2
Toss green peppers with 2 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper. Arrange around the fish.
Step 3
Drizzle fish with remaining 2 tbsp olive oil, scatter capers over top, and season with salt and pepper.
Step 4
Roast until fish skin is crispy and flesh flakes easily, 10–12 minutes. The thickest part should be opaque.
Step 5
Nestle lemon wedges around the pan. Scatter fresh herbs over the fish and peppers.
Step 6
Serve immediately with lemon wedges for squeezing over everything.
Tools you’ll need
- sheet pan (18 x 13 inch)
- paper towels
- knife and cutting board
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