Description
Succulent Mediterranean Greek Roasted Branzino brings coastal charm straight to dinner tables with fresh herbs and zesty lemon. Delicate fish roasted to perfection promises a simple yet elegant dining experience for seafood enthusiasts eager to explore Greek culinary traditions.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (1 lb) whole branzino, cleaned
- 1/2 lemon, sliced
- 1/2 red onion, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
Herbs and Seasoning:
- 1/2 cup fresh dill, chopped
- Kosher salt
- Black pepper
Cooking Ingredient:
- 2 tablespoons (2 tbsp) extra virgin olive oil
- 1 ladolemono sauce recipe
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F, positioning the rack in the center to ensure even cooking.
- Carefully pat the fish completely dry using paper towels, then create two diagonal slits on each side to allow for even seasoning and cooking.
- Generously season the interior of the fish’s cavity and the slits with salt and freshly ground black pepper, ensuring deep flavor penetration.
- Gently stuff the fish cavity with thinly sliced onion rounds and fresh lemon wedges to infuse aromatic citrus and sweet onion notes.
- Place the prepared fish in the preheated oven and roast for approximately 5 minutes per side, checking that the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Switch the oven to broil and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, watching carefully to achieve a crispy, slightly charred exterior.
- While the fish is cooking, quickly prepare the ladolemono sauce, whisking together the ingredients until smooth and emulsified.
- Carefully transfer the roasted fish to a serving platter, delicately drizzling the prepared ladolemono sauce over the top.
- Garnish the fish with seasoned fresh tomato chunks and sprinkle with chopped dill for a vibrant, fresh Mediterranean finish.
Notes
- Ensure fish is patted completely dry to achieve crispy, golden-brown skin during roasting.
- Create strategic slits on fish sides to help seasoning penetrate deeper and cook more evenly.
- Use fresh herbs like dill or parsley for maximum flavor boost and authentic Mediterranean touch.
- Adjust cooking time based on fish thickness – thicker fillets might require slightly longer roasting to cook through perfectly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg