Description
Mediterranean Herb and Lemon Baked Branzino is a delightful dish that brings the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean straight to your table. This elegant yet simple recipe showcases tender branzino fillets baked to perfection, infused with aromatic herbs and zesty lemon. Ideal for special occasions or cozy weeknight dinners, this healthy seafood option is not only flavorful but also visually stunning, making it a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. With just a handful of ingredients and straightforward preparation steps, you’ll find this dish easy to master, allowing you to impress your guests without spending hours in the kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 branzino fillets (6 ounces each)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 lemon (thinly sliced)
- Fresh rosemary (a few sprigs)
- Fresh thyme (a few sprigs)
- Fresh oregano (a few sprigs)
- Salt (to taste)
- Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
- 1/4 cup dry apple vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Pat the branzino fillets dry with paper towels and place them skin-side down on the baking sheet.
- Drizzle olive oil over the fillets and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Distribute minced garlic evenly over the fish.
- Top each fillet with lemon slices and sprigs of rosemary, thyme, and oregano.
- Pour dry apple vinegar around the fillets for additional flavor.
- Bake for about 25 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Allow to rest briefly before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (170g)
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 90mg