Lemon Herb Branzino
Whole branzino with bright lemon, garlic, and herbs roasted on a sheet pan in under 20 minutes. Mediterranean simplicity that looks restaurant-worthy on a plate.
- Total time
- 18 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Preheat oven to 450°F. Pat branzino dry inside and out with paper towels.
Step 2
Slice lemon into thin rounds. Stuff each fish cavity with lemon slices, thyme, and garlic.
Step 3
Arrange fish on a sheet pan. Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper inside and out.
Step 4
Roast for 12-14 minutes until flesh is opaque at the thickest part and skin crisps at edges.
Step 5
Transfer to a plate. Squeeze remaining lemon over the fish and serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- sheet pan
- paper towels
- small knife
- serving plate
- oven
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