Grilled Branzino
A whole branzino grilled simply with olive oil, lemon, and parsley, served with red onion. Ready in about 20 minutes, this is a light and flavorful weeknight dinner.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 350
- Protein
- 35g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Pat the 1 whole branzino dry with paper towels. Score the skin 3 times on each side, then rub all over with 1 tsp salt and 1 tbsp of the olive oil.
Step 2
Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high. Grill the fish for 5-6 minutes per side, until the skin is charred and the flesh flakes easily with a fork.
Step 3
While the fish cooks, thinly slice the 1/2 red onion and chop the 1/4 cup parsley. Cut the 1 lemon into wedges.
Step 4
Transfer the grilled fish to a plate. Scatter with the sliced red onion and chopped parsley, and serve with the lemon wedges for squeezing over.
Step 5
Drizzle with the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil just before serving, if desired.
Tools you’ll need
- Grill or grill pan
- Tongs
- Knife
- Cutting board
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