Whole Branzino Recipe
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Ingredients
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Fish Preparation
Herb Filling
Cooking Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2
Prepare the Branzino
Rinse the whole branzino under cold water and pat it dry with paper towels. Make three diagonal slashes on each side of the fish to allow for even cooking.
- 3
Season the Fish
Rub the fish inside and out with sea salt and black pepper, ensuring it gets into the slashes.
Filling the Fish
- 4
- 5
Add Lemon Slices
Insert lemon slices into the cavity along with the herb mixture for added flavor.
Cooking
- 6
Prepare for Baking
Place the stuffed branzino on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Drizzle olive oil over the top and sprinkle minced garlic evenly across the fish.
- 7
Add White Wine (Optional)
If using, pour white wine around the fish on the baking sheet.
- 8
Bake the Fish
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
