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Roasted Branzino Recipe

Roasted Branzino Recipe

The ultimate summer dish! Roasted Branzino Recipe is a delightful, easy-to-prepare meal that bursts with flavor. The fish is tender, seasoned perfectly, and roasts to crispy perfection, making it a perfect dish for any gathering. Serve it tonight for a memorable dining experience!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 small whole Branzino scaled, cleaned, and fins removed, around one pound each
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon Pepper
  • 2 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • 0.5 large Lemon thinly sliced
  • 0.25 cup Dill loosely packed
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes
  • 1 Red Onion sliced

Equipment

  • Chef's Knife
  • Baking Sheet
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a large baking tray with tin foil.
  2. Sprinkle the cherry tomatoes and sliced red onions evenly across the baking tray.
  3. Cut small 1/2-inch slits in three places on both sides of the fish. Season the inside and outside with salt, pepper, and oregano.
  4. Stuff the lemon slices and fresh dill inside each of the fish cavities.
  5. Place the seasoned branzino on the lined baking tray and drizzle olive oil over the top.
  6. Roast the branzino for 15 minutes or until the exterior is crispy and the fish is cooked through.
  7. Remove the fish from the oven and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Substitutes: If you can’t find branzino, consider using whole trout, snapper, or other white fish.
  • Cleaning: To clean branzino: scale it from tail to head, slit the belly, remove the guts, and rinse well inside and out.
  • Herb Variations: Try using rosemary or parsley instead of dill for a different flavor.
  • Storage: Leftovers can be kept in the fridge for up to three days.
  • Freezing: You can freeze leftovers for up to two months.