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Oven Roasted Whole Branzino Recipe
This oven-roasted whole branzino (or Mediterranean sea bass) has a refreshing citrusy flavor and a tender flaky texture. I usually pair it with some lemon rice or oven-roasted potatoes.
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Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 1.8 lbs branzino fish 2 whole fish
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 lemon
- 1 Tbsp parsley finely chopped
- 1 Tbsp dill finely chopped
- 1 tsp oregano dried
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper ground
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Thoroughly clean the branzino by removing its scales and innards, then cut off its fins and trim the tail.
- Make four vertical slits on both sides, then pat the fish dry with a paper towel. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Brush the fish with a generous amount of olive oil, then season both the inside and outside with salt, black pepper, and oregano.
- Mix the finely chopped parsley and dill in a small cup.
- Season the stomach cavity of the fish with some of the fresh herbs and sprinkle the rest on both sides.
- Stuff the inside of the fish with the lemon slices.
- Bake for about 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown, on the middle rack of your oven.
Notes
Clearly, there’s an enormous variety of home ovens out there. So the roasting times may vary.
I’d recommend keeping an eye on the branzino and looking for that golden brown crust (as I show it in my photos). Personally, I baked mine in a preheated oven to 425°F on the third rack out of four, counted from top to bottom (so slightly beneath the middle level). The time it took to fully roast was 25 minutes but I could see that roughly on the 20th minute the fish was ready. I left it a bit longer to make sure the crust shows well in the photos, and the fish turned out excellent nonetheless. So I’d say, depending on your oven and rack level, you’d have to roast it for between 15 and 20 minutes and be sure to keep a close eye on it after the 15th minute.
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Nutrition
Calories: 539kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 73g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 327mg | Sodium: 2610mg | Potassium: 1145mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 580IU | Vitamin C: 31mg | Calcium: 96mg | Iron: 4mg
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