Baked Branzino with lemon is a simple, light, and flavorful dish that showcases the delicate taste of this Mediterranean fish. The combination of fresh lemon, herbs, and olive oil creates a perfect balance of bright and savory flavors that enhance the fish\u2019s natural sweetness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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This dish is elegant enough for a dinner party but easy enough for a weeknight meal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ingredients<\/strong>: 2 tbsp olive oil<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2 lemons (1 sliced, 1 for juice)<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2-3 garlic cloves, minced<\/p>\n\n\n\n 1-2 sprigs fresh thyme or rosemary<\/p>\n\n\n\n 1 tsp salt<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00bd tsp black pepper<\/p>\n\n\n\n Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Optional: 1 tbsp white wine (for added flavor)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Instructions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n 1. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 400\u00b0F (200\u00b0C).<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2. Prepare the fish: Rinse the Branzino under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels. <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or lightly greased with olive oil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 3. Season the fish: Drizzle the fish with olive oil, rubbing it into the skin and inside the cavity. Squeeze the juice of 1 lemon over the fish. Stuff the cavity of each fish with the minced garlic, fresh thyme or rosemary sprigs, and a few lemon slices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 4. Add seasonings: Sprinkle the fish with salt and pepper, and top with additional lemon slices. <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you prefer, drizzle the fish with a tablespoon of white wine for a richer flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 5. Bake the fish: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes or until the fish is cooked through (the flesh should be opaque and easily flake with a fork). If you want crispy skin, you can broil the fish for an additional 2-3 minutes at the end.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 6. Serve: Once baked, remove the fish from the oven and garnish with fresh chopped parsley.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Serve with extra lemon wedges for squeezing over the fish before eating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Nutritional <\/strong>Information Protein: 35g<\/p>\n\n\n\n Fat: 14g<\/p>\n\n\n\n Saturated fat: 2g<\/p>\n\n\n\n Carbohydrates: 7g<\/p>\n\n\n\n Fiber: 2g<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sugars: 3g<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sodium: 450mg<\/p>\n\n\n\n Cholesterol: 70mg<\/p>\n\n\n\n Notes<\/strong>: Fresh herbs: Fresh herbs like thyme, rosemary, or parsley really complement the flavors of the fish, but feel free to experiment with other herbs you enjoy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Broiling tip: If you prefer extra crispy skin, consider broiling the fish for the last 2-3 minutes of cooking, keeping an eye on it so it doesn\u2019t burn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Serving suggestion: Serve this dish with a side of roasted vegetables, a fresh green salad, or a light quinoa pilaf to complete the meal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Make it ahead: You can prepare the fish and season it in advance, then store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours before baking for an easy meal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This Lemon Baked Branzino recipe is fresh, healthy, and perfect for a Mediterranean-inspired dinner that\u2019s bursting with flavor!v<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Baked Branzino with lemon is a simple, light, and flavorful dish that showcases the delicate taste of this Mediterranean fish. The combination of fresh lemon, herbs, and olive oil creates […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":10510,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-10509","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-recipe"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.garden-tricks.top\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10509","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.garden-tricks.top\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.garden-tricks.top\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.garden-tricks.top\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.garden-tricks.top\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=10509"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.garden-tricks.top\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10509\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":10511,"href":"https:\/\/www.garden-tricks.top\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10509\/revisions\/10511"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.garden-tricks.top\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/10510"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.garden-tricks.top\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=10509"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.garden-tricks.top\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=10509"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.garden-tricks.top\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=10509"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
2 whole Branzino (about 1 lb or 450g each), cleaned and gutted<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Calories: 280<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fish choice: This recipe is specifically for Branzino, but you can use other white fish like sea bass or snapper for a similar result.<\/p>\n\n\n\n