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Mediterranean Seared Branzino

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PREP TIME
15 min
COOKING TIME
25 min
TOTAL TIME
40 min
SERVINGS
4 servings
Dinner Greek Mediterranean
Mediterranean Seared Branzino
Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 red onion, chopped
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 whole Branzino (sea bass) fish, cleaned
  • 4 lemon wedges, divided
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 1/2 cup white wine
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves
  • 1/4 cup chopped Italian flat-leaf parsley
Instructions
1
Begin by preheating your oven to a medium-high temperature of 325 degrees Fahrenheit or its equivalent in Celsius, which is 165 degrees.
2
Next, carefully pour a small amount of olive oil - approximately one tablespoon - into a large baking dish; add sliced red onion and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
3
Now, carefully place two whole fish into the baking dish. Stuff each of their cavities with a slice of lemon, a sprig of rosemary, and some of the red onion that has been added.
4
Add a splash of white wine and lemon juice over the fish, followed by a sprinkle of dried oregano. Finally, drizzle any remaining olive oil over the top.
5
Place the fish in the preheated oven and bake until it is opaque and easily breaks apart with a fork, taking around 25 minutes.
6
Once the fish has cooked, use a gentle touch to slide a spatula between their bones in order to separate them. Remove all the bones, and then present the fish on a platter.
7
Finish by garnishing the dish with some fresh parsley and two slices of lemon, which will add a pop of color to your finished dish.